: How can we change ownership of a domain name from "missing" web designer? We had a website produced a few years ago with a .ORG domain name. The site hadn't grown with our needs, so we've

@Yeniel560

Unless you ended on really bad terms or had something in your contract that stated your designer would own the domain, he'll probably transfer it to without issue. I'd recommend checking your .co.uk domain to make sure you own it now before the next site goes up.

As Stephbu mentioned legally you would have to prove that he registered it on your behalf and you are the rightful owner.

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@Nimeshi995

Lawyer up - seriously, just-in-case. I'd try contacting him first to see if you can negotiate transfer amicably, discountasp may be able to help you establish contact.

Worst case would be refusal, probably on the assumption that you'd bring cash to the table. To seize control of the domain will otherwise probably require legal intervention, e.g. to prove that it is your trademark for example, or that the domain name was created as part of the contract to create the website - i.e. your intellectual-property, just improperly registered.

The legal path can be very complicated, so you should weight your options carefully, it may be cheaper to pay him off, or abandon the effort altogether.

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