website domain ownership?

[jamesbhoy2006]

Hi everyone,

I bought a domain name through a web designer a couple of years ago. They have just sent me an invoice for the payment for a further two years.

I have found that i can purchase a domain like this for a fifth of the price myself. Is there anything i can do to renew the domain myself as it is registered to me?

Thanks in advance for your help

[Rob Holmes]

Hi

It depends whose name they registered it in.

If they registered it in your name you can request they transfer it to a registrar of your choice - if it's in their name then it's down to how they want to do it as legally they would be the owners.

For .co.uk and .com you should pay no more than £5 per year.

If you want a chat (not a sale schat but a helpful one) feel free to call me on 01892 824019

Rob

[mattk]

Often they will charge you to "transfer" the domain, I've seen companies charge up to £49+VAT for this.

[jamesbhoy2006]

Thanks for your comments guys. The domain is registered in my name. Could you define "registrar"? I take it i could not just transfer the domain to myself?

Regards

[Rob Holmes]

Have a look here: http://www.matrixxhosting.com/domain-names-9.shtml

Rob