All resource holders in the RIPE NCC region can transfer resources in accordance with RIPE policies. Resource holders are either LIRs (Local Internet Registries) or End Users.
Transfer request can only be submitted by the offering LIR or the sponsoring LIR of the offering End User.
The following transfer scenarios are possible:
To see which types of resources can be transferred, please refer to the table below.
IPv4 Allocation | IPv4 PI | IPv6 Allocation | IPv6 PI | 16-bit ASN | 32-bit ASN | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RIPE NCC membership required |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
Can be sponsored |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Transfer restriction |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
Minimum transfer size |
- |
- |
/32 |
/48 |
- |
- |
IPv4 addresses and 16-bit AS Numbers are by policy restricted from being transferred for 24 months after they have been received either from the RIPE NCC, via a transfer from another organisation or following a change in business structure (e.g. merger/acquisition).
Exception: For transfers between multiple LIR accounts belonging to the same organisation, also referred to as consolidations, the 24 months restriction will only apply once after the resources were received from the RIPE NCC or from another organisation.
The following documents are required for a resource transfer in the RIPE NCC service region:
If the receiving party is an End User, we will also require:
Consolidation (transfers between LIRs held by the same member):
Once all supporting documentation has been received, we will evaluate your request according to the applicable RIPE policies and RIPE NCC procedures. We will also check against the EU sanctions list – if either party is found to be under sanctions, the transfer request will not be approved.
The offering party needs to request the transfer via their LIR Portal (under ‘Resources’ -> ‘Request Transfer’) or by clicking the button below.
You will need to fill in the required information and select the resources you wish to transfer. For IPv4 resources, you can also transfer partial blocks of a prefix.
All resource transfers are free of charge.
Resource transfers in our service region are regulated by the following RIPE policies:
RIPE Resource Transfer Policies
Contractual Requirements for Provider Independent Resource Holders in the RIPE NCC Service Region