Buying a domain name and transferring it are separate stages. Before paying, agree where the domain should arrive and how it will be delivered. This reduces avoidable delays caused by an incorrect account or undiscovered restrictions. CHECK THE RECIPIENT Prepare the registrar name, account ID and email used for the transfer. Verify the exact domain spelling and extension. Do not send the seller your password or one-time login codes. For a company purchase, agree the document details separately. CONFIRM THE METHOD An internal account transfer and a move to another registrar can follow different procedures. ICANN explains AuthInfo for inter-registrar transfers and potential restrictions. Do not apply those rules automatically to every extension: check the relevant registrar and registry’s current requirements. Avoid promising one completion time for every domain. COSTS AND CONFIRMATION Ask about registrar charges, renewal and possible locks before purchase. Establish who initiates and accepts the request. Afterwards, check the domain in your own account, its registration details and necessary DNS configuration. Keep transaction confirmations. The name, recipient, method and costs should be clear before payment. Source: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/about-transfer-policy-2017-10-10-en Explore the DomainEvery catalogue for your next project. https://domainevery.com/en/domains