DOWNLOAD IPv4 SELLER’S CHECKLIST

IPv4.GLOBAL connects IPv4 buyers and sellers in an open, transparent marketplace. To find out about the sales process, click Sellers’ Information. To learn more about purchasing IP blocks, click Buyers’ Information.

IPv4 Sales Transfer Challenges

Selling on IPv4.GLOBAL is a hassle-free one, transparent and straightforward. But transferring the rights to an address block involves a number of steps, with plenty of room for error.

Plus, because they are so valuable, the RIRs are very careful about their transfer policies. Support from IPv4.Global can help expedite your transfer and reduce the chance of anything going wrong. 

For Specific Seller Instructions

The link blogs below describe in detail the processes involved in specific transfers.

For ARIN Sellers

ARIN to ARIN Transfers for ARIN Sellers
ARIN to RIPE Transfers for ARIN Sellers

For RIPE Sellers

RIPE to RIPE Transfers for RIPE Sellers
RIPE to ARIN Transfers for RIPE Sellers

For APNIC Sellers

APNIC To APNIC Transfers for APNIC Sellers
APNIC to ARIN Transfers for APNIC Sellers

Download the IPv4 Seller’s Checklist

To download a seller’s checklist of steps for IPv4 address transfer in any of the RIRs, please complete the form below and click “Download” when you are finished.

Tips for IPv4 Sellers

Worldwide Considerations

  • You must show that you are an official holder of the addresses through documentation. Make sure the WHOIS record matches the exact company name (Inc., LLC, etc. must be the same)
  • If they don’t match, follow the process for your region below. Gather all documentation of the organizational history showing how the addresses have changed hands. This is a great time to get in touch with IPv4.Global, as we can help you put together a package showing the provenance of your IPv4 block.

ARIN Region

U.S., Canada, Bermuda, and English-speaking Caribbean

  • If you need to update the company name on the WHOIS record, you’ll need to follow the transfer process for Mergers and Acquisitions. You can do this from the ARIN Online Dashboard; you will need to provide documentation of the change in name or ownership.
  • You must show that you are an official holder of the addresses through documentation. Make sure the WHOIS record matches the exact company name (Inc., LLC, etc. must be the same).
  • Go to the RIR the address is registered under, such as APNIC, ARIN, RIPE, LACNIC, AFRINIC and look up the address in the WHOIS.
  • If they don’t match, follow the process for your region below. Gather all documentation of the organizational history showing how the addresses have changed hands. This is a great time to get in touch with IPv4.Global, as we can help you put together a package showing the provenance of your IPv4 block.

ARIN Updates and Recovery

In the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, and English-speaking Caribbean

  • If you need to update the company name on the WHOIS record, you’ll need to follow the transfer process for Mergers and Acquisitions. You can do this from the ARIN Online Dashboard; you will need to provide documentation of the change in name or ownership.
  • If you need to recover control of your OrgID (such as when all of the listed Points of Contact (POCs) are no longer with the company), you must link your ARIN Online user account to one of the Admin POCs or Tech POCs associated with the Org ID. From the ARIN Online Dashboard: 
  • Select Your Records > Organization Identifiers in the navigation menu. In the Org Actions menu, choose Recover Org ID to start the Org ID recovery process. 
  • After you submit your Org ID recovery request, ARIN will issue a ticket number. ARIN staff will review your request and respond within two business days with a notification to you in your ARIN Online account. You may be asked to supply additional documentation to verify you are authorized to recover the Org ID and may be asked to sign a Registration Services Agreement before your approval.

RIPE Region

In Europe and the Middle East

  • In RIPE, get your RIPE NCC Access account set up so you can do the other prep steps. This should take two minutes, but makes everything else possible.
  • In RIPE, look up your company in your national corporations registry. You will need the registration number, the registration document, and you will want to make sure one of the authorized signatories named in that paperwork understands they will need to sign a transfer agreement. You will need this to complete the transfer paperwork.

APNIC Region

In Asia and Pacific nations (APNIC region) 

  • In APNIC, make sure your MyAPNIC account is set up. If you need to change contacts, log in and select Manage Contacts under the Home Tab to manage the list of admins of the block.
  • If the name of the organization has changed, request and update by emailing  admin@apnic.net with the new organization name and its contact details, any necessary changes to the APNIC Whois Database, and a certificate of name change or other supporting official documentation. After APNIC approves the request, a new membership agreement will be sent to the organization to sign.

LACNIC Region

In South America, Central America, Mexico, and non-English-speaking Caribbean

  • If your organization is in Mexico or Brazil, contact the National Internet Registry (NIR) there.
  • Create an account on MiLacnic. This should take about 2 minutes, but will make everything else possible. You will then get a verification email to confirm your account. 
  • LACNIC is not very open about what documentation it requires from sellers. Note that all documentation must be sent to LACNIC by postal mail.

AFRINIC Region

In Africa

  • Note that AFRINIC does not allow transfer to or from other RIRs.