The world's leading platform for domain name transactions.
From five-figure brand acquisitions to multi-million-dollar ultra-premium domains (Uber.com, Instagram.com, Slack.com), Escrow.com provides institutional custodial security for buyers, sellers, and brokers.
How Domain Escrow Works Step-by-Step
Escrow.com safely coordinates buyer payment verification and domain transfer authentication before money is disbursed.
Agreement & Cleared Payment
Both parties agree to the purchase price and inspection period duration. The buyer transfers funds via domestic/international wire or credit card into an FDIC-insured escrow account.
Domain Handover & Push
Once funds are confirmed cleared, Escrow.com instructs the seller to push the domain to the buyer's registrar account or deliver the authoritative EPP/Auth-Code.
WHOIS & DNS Verification
The buyer has an agreed inspection window (1 to 10 days) to verify that registrant contact records, authoritative name servers, and administrative controls have safely transferred.
Irrevocable Wire Payout
Upon buyer approval, Escrow.com immediately releases payment to the seller via irrevocable wire transfer. 100% immune to chargebacks or credit card disputes.
Compatible with all major ICANN-accredited registrars worldwide
Domain Name Holding (Lease-to-Own)
Sell high-value domains on manageable monthly payment schedules (6 to 60 months). Escrow.com holds domain custody at our corporate registrar account while delegating DNS control to the buyer. If the buyer defaults, domain custody is returned to the seller.
Lease-to-Own Custody Breakdown
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