I received these e-mails after a transfer to OpenSRS from TotalNic was denied by TotalNic without explanation. This sounds like complete cow shit. Is the whole transfer system just optional for registrar? I thought it was mandated by ICANN?
The first reply was rather vague: >For security reasons, it is contrary to TotalNIC policy to allow transfers >to other registrars because we are unable to verify that it is indeed the >owner or admin contact that has initiated the transfer. > >If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. > The second reply has more details. BTW, I am in the US. What validity does a US notarized document have overseas? Is this just a convienent policy to make sure no one ever transfers domains from their registry? I've already been forced to renew through them for a year. I need to transfer the domain in question simply because their management tool does not work and dealing with them has been a complete pain in the ass. All the contact info including email addresses are all valid and current yet I still have to jump through these hoops? >Due to inadequacies and restrictions in the main CORE registry system, we >require the following for proof of identity and ownership. The domain name >or domain names; a copy of the driver's license or picture page from the passport for the Administrative contact; on letterhead, a letter from the Registrant acknowledging the validity of the Administrative claim and; on letterhead, a letter from the Administrative contact asserting that they are the legal representative for the domain name(s). These items must be typewritten, notarized and sent to our CORE offices at Capital Networks, PTY LTD; PO Box 383; Dickson, ACT 2602; Australia. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We'd also like to take the opportunity to let you know that TotalNIC now offers phone support around the clock. For the hours of 8am to 12am Monday - Friday Australian time, please call our Australian number at +61 2 6245 1666 and for phone support outside of those hours, please call the US number at +1 303 302 1400. Thank you for using TotalNIC. Bradley M. Pitt Customer Support Specialist TotalNIC Domain Registration Service
