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'''IRTP''' is the '''Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy''' developed by [[ICANN]] for the safe, straight-forward transfer of domain names from one [[registrar]] to another.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/ ICANN Transfers]</ref> The policy contains information about the method of transferring a domain name, dispute resolution mechanism and the method of undoing the transfer if it was done as a result of an error.<ref>[http://www.fateback.com/news/domain_names/data/ICANN_to_launch_new_InterRegistrar_Transfer_Policy_in_November.html FateBack]</ref>

 

'''IRTP''' is the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy developed by [[ICANN]] for the safe straight forward transfer of domain names from one registrar to another.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/ ICANN Transfers]</ref> The policy contains information about the method of transferring a domain name, dispute resolution mechanism and the method of undoing the transfer if it was done as a result of an error.<ref>[http://www.fateback.com/news/domain_names/data/ICANN_to_launch_new_InterRegistrar_Transfer_Policy_in_November.html FateBack]</ref>

==Development==

==Development==

IRTP was developed through consensus process of [[ICANN]]. In early 2003, the Transfer Task Force presented a report to [[GNSO]] council. The report had 29 policy recommendations which were accepted by [[GNSO]] and were adopted by [[ICANN]]. [[ICANN]] coordinated with the Transfer Assistance Group - [[TAG]] and [[GNSO]] to implement the transfer procedure. This policy is required to be followed by all the registrars throughout the world since 12 November 2004.<ref>[http://ip-updates.blogspot.com/2004/07/icann-announces-inter-registrar.html IP-Updates Blog]</ref> The background documents and [[GNSO]] reviews on IRTP can be downloaded from [http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/ here].

The IRTP was developed through a consensus building process. In early 2003, the [[Transfer Task Force]] presented a report to [[GNSO]] council. The report had 29 policy recommendations which were accepted by the [[GNSO]] and were adopted by [[ICANN]]. ICANN coordinated with the [[TAG|Transfer Assistance Group (TAG) and [[GNSO]] to implement the transfer procedure. This policy is required to be followed by all the registrars throughout the world since November 12th, 2004.<ref>[http://ip-updates.blogspot.com/2004/07/icann-announces-inter-registrar.html IP-Updates Blog]</ref> The background documents and [[GNSO]] reviews on IRTP can be downloaded from [http://www.icann.org/en/transfers/ here].

In November 2008, certain changes were made to the policy on the advice of [[ICANN]] board.<ref>[http://www.namesmash.com/icann-at-work-on-inter-registrar-transfer-policy/ NameSmash]</ref><ref>[http://192.0.43.22/en/announcements/announcement-17mar08.htm ICANN Announcements]</ref>

In November, 2008, certain changes were made to the policy following advice from the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.namesmash.com/icann-at-work-on-inter-registrar-transfer-policy/ NameSmash]</ref><ref>[http://192.0.43.22/en/announcements/announcement-17mar08.htm ICANN Announcements]</ref>

As of 2011, [[GNSO]] is again reviewing the policy with respect to the issues of domain hijacking, the urgent return of an inappropriately transferred name and "lock status". On 31st May 2011, IRTP working group submitted a report about 9 changes that should be made to the policy.<ref>[http://www.domainpulse.com/2011/05/31/icann-nine-recommendations-to-improve-the-inter-registrar-transfer-policy-irtp-part-b-wg-submits-final-report/ DomainPulse]</ref> The revised policy was open for comments from 8 July 2011 to 8 August 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-08jul11-en.htm ICANN Announcements]</ref>

As of 2011, the [[GNSO]] is again reviewing the policy with respect to the issues of domain hijacking, the urgent return of an inappropriately transferred name and "lock status". On May 31st, 2011, the IRTP Working Group submitted a report featuring 9 suggested changes to the policy.<ref>[http://www.domainpulse.com/2011/05/31/icann-nine-recommendations-to-improve-the-inter-registrar-transfer-policy-irtp-part-b-wg-submits-final-report/ DomainPulse]</ref> The revised policy was open for comments from July 8th, 2011, to August 8th, 2011.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-08jul11-en.htm ICANN Announcements]</ref>

==Additional Links==

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