Two expiration dates for a domain

URLtrader · Feb 27, 2003

I am interested in a domain. When I check whois at nsi.com it shows expiration date as 13-jan-2003 .

When I check at DomainWhitePages.com , it shows 13-jan-2004

Who is right ?

timechange.com · Feb 27, 2003

Who's the domain registrar?

URLtrader · Feb 27, 2003

Originally posted by timechange.com
Who's the domain registrar?

It is register.com and whois of register.com also says
13 jan 2003

Anthony Ng · Feb 27, 2003

When a domain name expires, MOST registrars would renew it with the REGISTRY, extending the registration for another year. That's why you'll see 2004. But when the registrant does not renew it within 45 days, it will then be deleted (or shoved to the RGP now).