PrintMost domain name registrars provide information and provide a service for buying a domain name owned by someone else. For instance, one of the larger registrars, Network Solutions, has a Certified Offer Service through which you can make an offer to purchase a registered domain name that you want for yourself. For a fee, Network Solutions will make the offer for you and facilitate the exchange on your behalf, allowing you to remain anonymous. Network Solutions will manage the entire process for you from start to finish, from presenting the offer through transfer of the domain name into your account.
Afternic.com offers an extensive FAQ about buying a domain name owned by someone else. These FAQs answer basic questions on this topic, including:
Why should I buy a registered domain name instead of just registering a new one?; How can I be sure that the whole process will be secure?; and How do I make an offer?, among others.
