A domain name that has been
DETAGGED is no longer hosted on two valid name servers. This
stops any services associated with the domain name, for example
e-mail or a web site from working.
FAQ
When are domain names DETAGGED?
Many domain names are DETAGGED
around the time of renewal because the registration agent has
not been able to find out from the registrant whether they wish
to renew the registration. However, domain names can be DETAGGED
at any point after registration.
How can I tell if my domain name is
DETAGGED?
You will probably notice that
the email or web site associated with the domain name will stop
working. You can check the status of the registration by doing
WHOIS
look-up that will indicate that the domain name is DETAGGED.
Can I register a DETAGGED domain name?
A DETAGGED domain name is still registered to
the original registrant, and it remains as such until it is
either renewed by the current registrant, or it is cancelled.
Once cancelled, it immediately becomes available for
registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do I restore my DETAGGED domain name?
NOTE: The person who
originally registered the name is the only person who is able to
restore a detagged domain.
To restore a DETAGGED domain name, the registrant needs to go
to the Nominet
online tag change form. The registrant will need to pay
a tag change fee of £15+VAT per domain name as well as paying
any outstanding fees by credit card. If you want us to pay any
outstanding renewal fees on your behalf, you will need to get a
reference from
us first and enter it on the Nominet online form
accordingly. The online system will generate a PDF declaration
which confirms the new tag that the domain name in question
should be associated with. When you have returned this to
Nominet along with the registrant's identification (letterhead,
copy of driving licence etc as detailed in the form), Nominet
will be able to retag the domain name in question.
How long does it take for a DETAGGED domain
name to become available for registration?
Nominet UK has a duty to contact the
registrant of a DETAGGED domain name to confirm that they do not
want to renew the domain name before it can be cancelled. This
process can be time consuming, especially if the database holds
poor quality contact information for the registrant. However,
once the registrant has confirmed they no longer require the
domain name, the registration will be suspended after 21 days
and then cancelled between 6-8 weeks after that.
STOP PRESS!!- NEW
NameWatch Service
We are now able to offer a
watch service for detagged .uk domains that allows us to
re-register names the instant they become available. For further
information on this service, please
email us
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