PK Domain Transfer Procedure (PKNIC)

If you wish to transfer your domain name from one PKNIC account to another, follow the procedure below to initiate the transfer process.

If the domain belongs to a company or organization, you will need to provide the following details to initiate the transfer:

If you wish to move your domain name from one PKNIC account to another, follow the procedure below to initiate the transfer process. Note: A domain can only be transferred if it is not expired.

For Company : If the domain belongs to a company/organization, then you need to provide the following details:

1. Written authorization from the CEO/Director/Head etc., (not Domain Agent or Technical Contact), duly signed and stamped on the official letterhead of the company. Also specify the current domain account ID in the authority letter, from which domain need to be transferred and the account ID to which you intend to transfer the domain
2. A clear copy of the CNIC of the signing authority. 3. Here is a Sample Authorization Letter, which you can download.
4. Sample Affidavit Format, which you can download, if affidavit is required, as explained below.

If for some reason, the registrant information (fully or partially) does not match with the information provided in the documents, then an affidavit in the proper format (stating the factual position, claim, and explanation of why the domain registrant information does not match) is also required with the official authorization letter. Also specify the domain account ID in the authority letter, from which domain needs to be transferred, and the account ID to which you intend to transfer the domain. The affidavit must comply with the legal requirements such as stamp paper (worth Rs. 100), and attested by oath commissioner.

For Individual : If the domain is owned by an individual, then you need to provide the following details:

1. An affidavit in the proper format (stating the factual position and claim) duly signed with complete contact details (i.e. name, address, contact numbers, etc). If registrant information is mismatched then also provide an explanation of why the domain registrant information does not match. Also specify the domain account ID in the authority letter, from which domain needs to be transferred, and the account ID to which you intend to transfer the domain. The affidavit must comply with the legal requirements such as stamp paper (worth Rs. 100), and attested by oath commissioner.
2. A clear copy of the CNIC of the signatory (domain owner).
3. Here is a Sample Affidavit Format, which you can download.
4. Send the requisite documents by post at the address given below:

PKNIC Collection
435 Tariq Block, Garden Town
Lahore. Pakistan


Transfer pk Domain FAQs

Who can reserve / register a .edu.pk domain name?

All PKNIC resellers (including SilkHost) can reserve / register a .edu.pk domain name without any binding.

What is the minimum and maximum period for which a .edu.pk domain can be registered?

Any .edu.pk domain can be registered for a minimum period of 2 years and a maximum period of 10 years like all pk domains this can also be register for even number of years i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10.

Facilitating administrations are accessible for .edu.pk?

General public domains that can be registered by any one i.e. Pakistani or non Pakistani and non general what are reserved for educational institutes and government organizations and bodies.

Can a .edu.pk domain be registered for non-educational purpose?

No, .edu.pk domains can only be registered for education purpose by the educational institutions as it is dedicated to education sector only. Any .edu.pk registered for illegal use or using fake papers can be cancelled.

What are the characters and length valid for .edu.pk domain names?

It's between 2 and 63 characters and its contains (A-Z)and (0-9) combination of these. You cannot have hyphens at the beginning or at the end of a domain name, you cannot have 2 consecutive ones (e.g. aa--bb.ae)

Where to send educational body documenters for the verification?

All the documents for domain processing will be to the following address (as hard copy) and soft copy will be sent to support[@]silkhost.pk
PKNIC Collection, 435 Tariq Block, Garden Town, Lahore. Pakistan

What is requirement of domain transfer?

To transfer your .edu.pk domain, you simply need an auth-code