RIPE completes the transfer

RIPE approves and completes most transfers within a few days of receiving all necessary documentation. At this point, RIPE updates Whois and the transfer is complete.

RIPE requests further information from Buyer and Seller

A RIPE analyst may request additional information from the Buyer or Seller, such as proof that the signer of the RIPE Transfer Agreement is authorized to sign on behalf of their company. RIPE may ask the Seller to pay their annual RIPE dues in full prior to proceeding...

Seller initiates a transfer request with RIPE

The Seller enters a transfer request in their RIPE LIR portal to transfer IPv4 space to the Buyer. As part of the request, the Seller will upload the fully executed RIPE Transfer Agreement and company registration documents for both parties. This request creates a...

Buyer and Seller negotiate sale under guidance of Broker

Under the guidance of the Broker, Buyer and Seller negotiate the price and terms of the IPv4 sale. In most cases, Buyer and Seller will execute an Asset Purchase Agreement codifying these terms. The Asset Purchase Agreement is a legally binding document that specifies...