Transfer escalation at SIDN

Transferring a domain name without an authorization code? This is how an escalation transfer works for .NL domains

Sometimes your current provider refuses to issue an authorization code (also called a transfer code or token) for your .NL domain name. Fortunately, SIDN, the registry that manages all .NL domain names, offers an official procedure for this: the escalation transfer.

How does it work?

We submit a request to SIDN on your behalf. SIDN then contacts your current registrar and asks them to release the authorization code after all. Does the registrar fail to respond within five working days? Then SIDN steps in and provides the code directly to the rightful holder of the domain, provided you can prove that this is you.

What does it cost?

Because we carry out this process manually for you, we charge a one-time fee of €75.00 excl. VAT. This amount is invoiced in advance.

What do we need from you?

Send us the following via a ticket in the Support Center of My WebOké, or email it to support@weboke.eu: a copy of a valid ID document (ID card or passport) of the domain holder, a KvK extract if the domain is registered in the name of a company, and a copy of the marriage certificate if the holder now uses a different surname. Please also state which domain it concerns and why your current provider won't issue the authorization code.

On the copy of your ID document, make the citizen service number (BSN) and the passport photo unreadable. Your name, date of birth and expiry date must remain readable.

Once we receive everything, we start the procedure and keep you informed of the progress. Once you have the code, you transfer the domain as described in How do I transfer my domain to WebOké?

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