ICANN doesn't allow them to deny you a transfer. When I transfered my domains from NSI, I had to submit a form, and a notarized letter and a copy of my driver's license.Rick Denney wrote:Problem is, once you have it registered with NSI, it's a monumental chore to reregister it with another registrar. Near as I can tell, you have to let it expire, and then hope nobody else gets the domain before you reregister it.
Which I did--and they cooperated grudgingly. It's simpler nowadays.
Here's a guide from GoDaddy that tells you exactly how to do it:
https://products.secureserver.net/produ ... netsol.pdf