The length of time required to transfer a domain varies. There are two separate parts to the process:
- The validation of the transfer request via the gaining Registrar contacting the domain Administrative Contact
- The processing of the transfer request by the Registry once it is submitted by the gaining Registrar.
The time required to complete the first part of the process is dependent upon the Administrative Contact's ability to receive and validate the transfer request (via email). If the Administrative Contact
The person identified in the Registration Information as the Administrative Contact for the Registrant’s Domain Name Registration(s).
This individual is typically identified within a domain's published WHOIS information is available and responsive, this portion of the process can be completed within a few minutes.
The time required to complete the second step of the process (the Pending Transfer The status assigned to domains which are formally undergoing a transfer from one Registrar to another. period), for most domains is 5 days.
Note that .CA domains do not utilize a Pending Transfer period, meaning that as soon as a valid transfer request is submitted to the Registry, the transfer will complete immediately.
The status of your transfers can be monitored via Account -> My Transfers.
See also: Registrar Transfer Timeline' for additional information.