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When we transfer a .AU to a different registrant entity or simply want to update the ABN we go through the process called Change of Registrant (COR). A COR is the process of transferring the domain name ending in .au from one party to another. A transfer of ownership involves complete re-registration of the domain for 1 year with the receiving party/individual, who will need to meet the eligibility requirements to hold the registration of the domain. An administration fee applies for every Change of Registrant (COR).
As there are different eligibility requirements based on your TLD, please be advised of the criteria that must be met by reviewing the rules at .au Domain Administration Rules: Licensing.

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How to request a Change of Registrant

  1. Log in to your Melbourne IT account that holds the domain name.
  2. In the top right of the dashboard, click Place new order:
  1. In the left-hand category list, click Domain Services.
  2. Find the .AU Change of Registrant product and click Add to basket:
  1. On the product page, enter your domain name in the Hostname* field, then click Add to basket - A$250:
  1. Review your order at checkout and click Place order & pay:
  1. Once payment is processed, an email with the subject line “Change of registrant for [your domain name] requires your confirmation” is sent to the current registrant contact. They’ll follow the link and provide the new registrant’s email address. The new registrant is then emailed to complete their details. The COR isn’t finalised until both parties have completed their steps.
If you run into any issues during the process, contact our customer care team for help.

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COR FAQ:

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Is there any additional cost?

There is an administrative fee of $250AUD for the Change of Registrant (COR). This includes the change on the registry and an additional year to any full-year term you have left on your registration period. So if you have 2.5 years left and do a COR, it will be registered for 3 total years once complete.

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What if I just want to update the ABN?

For updating the registrant entity attached to the domain, the COR process applies as the domain licence is reissued with the update. You may keep the registrant contact details, the same before and after the process.

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Who can I transfer the .AU domain to?

This depends on your extension so please see the specific eligibility details for your domain name. As an example, .ORG.AUs must go to a not-for-profit ABN/ACN, while .COM.AUs just need a valid ABN or ACN that has a connection to the domain name.

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Can you just update my registrant details?

In a case where a domain name is registered incorrectly to an ABN not owned by the true/intended registrant of the domain, it is possible to request a correction to registrant information without needing to re-register the domain for 1 year and going through the COR process. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For this request, we may require the following documentation:
  • Proof of original payment for the domain e.g. a copy of the paid invoice for this domain from the company acting on behalf of the intended registrant in the name of the intended registrant
  • Photo ID of the individual who will become the Registrant Contact following the update
  • A signed letter of explanation from the requestor including the correct ownership information
In cases of human error during the submission of the registration application, such as mis-type or spelling error, please contact us with the correct information.

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Can I renew my domain name?

If your domain is currently registered with an invalid Registrant Entity/ABN/ACN we will not be able to renew your domain name. We may be able to use what you have paid for the renewal toward the update, so please contact our Customer Care team.