A word of advice on this Skeeve,

Keep on the registrar regarding the changes, the last time this same 
situation occurred to one of my subscribers and they asked for 
assistance, the registrar sat on their proverbial hands until the 
domain's renewal date fell within the 'grace' period. In that case the 
domain owner also wanted to move from the registrar, who still charges 
above what I'd consider a reasonable market rate, but that wasn't 
mentioned and nor should it be an issue for a registrar with nothing to 
hide...

The domain holder was left unsure of whether they would still hold the 
domain name and all the usual inconvenience that would cause (email 
especially).

While there's no point crying over spilt milk, it is relevant in your 
case, so I hope it helps you avoid the same thing.

Cheers,
Trent

Skeeve Stevens wrote:
> Thanks Marty!
> ...Skeeve
>
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> *From:* dns-bounces+skeeve=skeeve.org§dotau.org 
> [mailto:dns-bounces+skeeve=skeeve.org§dotau.org] *On Behalf Of *Marty 
> Drill - Domain Candy
> *Sent:* Sunday, 19 November 2006 2:59 PM
> *To:* '.au DNS Discussion List'
> *Subject:* Re: [DNS] Changing whois Contacts
>
> Hey Skeeve
> A change of contact details form should be available form the 
> Registrars website. Complete this form and attach a letter on company 
> letterhead. Letter to be signed by a Director of the company.
> Once you have the domain password, then you can change the DNS 
> details. The current contact is unlikely to be aware of your actions, 
> until the site has moved.
> With regard to sending the letter, I suggest you could simply fax or 
> post it to the Registrar.
> If auDA is listed as the Registrar (which is the case for some 
> .org.au, though not many any more I believe), then send it to auDA. 
> They will have a process for this.
> Here is suggested text for the letter.
> *_____________________*
> **
>
> <registrar name>
>
> By Fax: <registrar fax number>
>
> *Re: Change of registrant contact information for <domainname>.xxx.au*
>
> This is to certify that the current registrant contact details for 
> *<domainname>.xxx.au* are incorrect.
>
> 1. Could you please update these details with the new details:
>
> Name ? Correct person
>
> Email ? Correct email
>
> Phone - Correct phone
>
> 2. Could you please notify me once this is complete, so that we can 
> access the domain name password so that we can update the namesevers.
>
> I certify that I am an authorised representative <company/organsiation>.
>
> If you would like to discuss these changes, please call me.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Name
>
> *Company*
>
> *_____________________*
> **
> Cheers
> Marty
>
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> *From:* dns-bounces+marty=domaincandy.com.au&#167;dotau.org 
> [mailto:dns-bounces+marty=domaincandy.com.au&#167;dotau.org] *On Behalf Of 
> *Skeeve Stevens
> *Sent:* Sunday, 19 November 2006 2:27 PM
> *To:* dns&#167;dotau.org
> *Subject:* [DNS] Changing whois Contacts
>
>
> Hey all,
>
> Can someone please tell me process to change registry contact details.
>
> Some things to know:
>
> - Current Contacts (Registrant and Tech [same]) are hostile
> - Current contact is not a director of the organisation
> - Would prefer they are not aware of the change immediately as they 
> need time to relocate the website.
> - The wording on the Fax, and where to send it. I assume the letting 
> being on letterhead and from one of the directors is enough
>
> - This is in the .org.au space.
>
> ?Skeeve
>
>
>
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