The transfer of ownership or change of ownership of Vietnam's national domain names is now carried out publicly and transparently under the established legal framework. If you want to hand over your brand to a partner or recover investment capital from a domain name, understanding the process transfer .vn domain name will help ensure the transaction is safe, compliant with the law, and does not interrupt website access.

Unlike cancelling a domain name and re-registering it, which carries significant risks of competitors immediately acquiring it, the official transfer solution preserves the domain's operational timeline and ensures uninterrupted system operation. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide along with the complete set of required document templates prepared by DPS.

Advantages of officially transferring a .vn domain name

Complete the procedure transfer .vn domain name through a reputable registrar offers many practical benefits for both the seller and the buyer:

• Maximum security: Completely eliminates the risk of a third party snatching the domain name compared to cancelling and re-registering it.
• Preserve the timeline: The original registration date and expiration date of the domain name remain unchanged in the WHOIS system.
• No service interruption: The website, business email system, and DNS continue to operate normally throughout the document processing period.
• Compliant with the law: Ownership rights are officially recognized by Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC).

Detailed 5-step .vn domain name transfer process

To complete the ownership transfer quickly, the parties should follow the standardized 5-step process below.

Step 1: Prepare the domain name transfer request document

Both parties involved in the transaction prepare and sign the Request for Transfer and Acceptance of Internet Domain Name Usage Rights. Depending on the legal status of the transferor and transferee, choose the appropriate template below:

• Domain transfer request template for Individual to Individual (DOCX)
• Domain transfer request template for Individual to Organization (DOCX)
• Domain transfer request template for Organization to Organization (DOCX)
• Domain transfer request template for Organization to Individual (DOCX)

Note: For customers managing services at DPS, you can submit a support request directly so the system can pre-fill the declaration information, helping save manual data entry time.

Step 2: DPS receives and reviews the initial documents

The DPS specialist team will assess the validity of the request document within 1 business day. The review result (approved or requiring additional information) will be promptly communicated to the parties.

Step 3: Complete the new registrant declaration and tax obligations

After the request document receives preliminary approval, the transferee and transferor complete the second stage of the documentation:

1. Domain name registration declaration for the new registrant:

• .vn domain name registration declaration for Individuals (DOC) (including eKYC identity verification with Citizen ID card).
• .vn domain name registration declaration for Businesses / Organizations (DOCX).

2. Documents proving completion of related tax obligations:

• Individual transfer: Commitment to fulfill personal domain transfer tax obligations (DOCX). For transactions valued over 20 million VND, also provide proof of personal income tax payment.
• Organization transfer: VAT invoice issued by the transferring business together with Commitment to fulfill the tax obligations of the Organization (DOCX).
• Cases involving foreign parties: Commitment to fulfill tax obligations applicable to foreign organizations/individuals (DOCX).

Step 4: Pay the registrant information change fee

The listed service fee for changing the transfer registrant information is VND 1,295,000 / 1 domain name / 1 transfer (this fee is all-inclusive, covering the government-mandated domain re-registration fee and DPS's document processing service fee).

Document submission is highly flexible: You may upload scanned copies through the DPS online support system or send hard-copy documents by express delivery to the DPS office.

Step 5: Handover the new domain management rights

After receiving all required documents and fees, DPS will update the new registrant information in the VNNIC system. The domain name will officially belong to the transferee with a separate management account.

Important notes for a smooth domain transfer transaction

To avoid delays or suspension of the procedure, please note the following technical requirements:

• The domain name being transferred must be in normal operating status and not be under dispute, in violation of the law, or temporarily locked.
• The transferor's information in the documents must match the registrant information recorded in the WHOIS system 100%.
• Prepare a valid copy of a Citizen ID card/Passport (for individuals) or a Business Registration Certificate (for organizations) for quick eKYC verification.

Following the correct process transfer .vn domain name not only protects your digital assets but also ensures a professional and transparent brand transaction.

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