Getting your expired domain name back is easiest during the pending restore period, one of the eight statuses for domains in the Registry-Registrar Protocol
When is a Domain Name in Pending Restore Status?
A domain name which is unintentionally deleted due to the expiration of the renewal period is forwarded to the redemption period status. A registrar can request the restoration of a domain name in redemption period status within thirty calendar days. The domain name in redemption period will be placed in the pending restore where the former registrant can get back the previously registered name for a fee.
What is the Time Frame for Pending Restore Status?
Domain names in the pending restore period will be displayed in the zone file. It is not possible to modify or update a domain name which is held in the pending restore status. The domain name will be active only if the registrar provides relevant restoration documentation to the registry within the prescribed time. The time period set up by the registry for holding the domain in the pending restore status is seven calendar days. If the registrar fails to submit restoration documentation within the time frame, the domain name is sent back to redemption period status. As the time frame of the redemption period expires (within thirty calendar days), it is forwarded to pending delete status and remains in this status for a period of five days. After five days it will be available for re-registration.
How to Retrieve the Expired Domain
First check the status of the expired domain name which is available at the WHOIS database. If the name is available in the redemption grace period (RGP), then contact your sponsoring registrar. Only the registrar can request for restore option. Also specify the reasons for restoring the expired domain names. The registrant must pay pending restore fee plus one year renewal fee to the registrar.
Learn about other domain status codes here.
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