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  • I am looking for a domain name registrant. Where can I look it up?

    The Whois is an easy-to-use tool for checking the availability of a .nl domain name. If the domain name is already taken, you can see who has registered it.

    On the page looking up a domain name you will find more information about what a domain name is, how the Whois works and how the privacy of personal data is protected. Alternatively, you can go straight to look for a domain name via the Whois.

  • I would like to transfer my domain name to another registrar. What is the procedure?

    To get your domain name transferred, you need the token (unique ID number) for your domain name. Your existing registrar has the token and is obliged to give it to you within five days, if you ask for it. The procedure for changing your registrar is described on the page transferring your domain name.

  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date. How can I get them updated?

    To update the contact details associated with your domain name, you need to contact your registrar. Read more about updating contact details.

  • Why is my domain name in quarantine?

    When a domain name is cancelled, we aren't told the reason, so we can't tell you. You'll need to ask your registrar. The advantage of quarantine is that, if a name's cancelled by mistake, you can always get it back.

    One common reason is that the contract between you and your registrar says you've got to renew the registration every year. If you haven't set up automatic renewal and you don't renew manually, the registration will expire.

  • Ik heb een klacht over mijn provider/registrar. Kan ik daarvoor bij SIDN terecht?

    Wanneer je een klacht hebt over of een geschil met je registrar dan zijn er verschillende mogelijkheden om tot een oplossing te komen. Hierover lees je meer op pagina klacht over registrar. SIDN heeft geen formele klachtenprocedure voor het behandelen van een klacht over jouw registrar.

  • What conditions do I have to meet as a registrar?

    Would you like to be able to register domain names for customers or for your own organisation by dealing directly with SIDN? If so, you can become a .nl registrar. Read more about the conditions and how to apply for registrar status on the page becoming a registrar.

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SIDN's Supervisory Board Members' Retirement and Reappointment Rota

Version: 1 April 2023

In accordance with Article 29 of the Articles of Association, SIDN has a retirement and reappointment roster for members of the Supervisory Board. The schedule below provides an overview of this schedule.

SB member

First appointment

Latest permitted term end date

Committee membership(s)

1.

Ms J Peek*

1 July 2015

1 Juli 2025

Audit Committee

2.

Mr W Hafkamp

1 January 2023

1 January 2026

Security and Stability Committee

3.

Mr M Frequin*

1 April 2015

1 January 2026

Selection, Appointments and Remuneration Committee

4.

Mr G van Leeuwen**

16 April 2021

1 July 2029

Security and Stability Committee

5

Mr D Raithel

5 November 2021

1 January 2030

Audit Committee

6.

Ms M van Zuijlen

1 September 2022

1 January 2031

Selection, Appointments and Remuneration Committee

7.

Ms S Konings

1 January 2023

1 January 2032

Security and Stability Committee

8.

Mr O Kolkman

1 January 2024

1 January 2033

Security and Stability Committee

* In March 2024, the Supervisory Board decided to extend the terms of office of Mark Frequin and Jeannine Peek by, respectively, 1 year and 2 years beyond the normal limit, in order to prevent the Supervisory Board losing an excessive amount of its knowledge and experience.

** Gerben van Leeuwen's appointment was proposed by the RA. In accordance with Article 24, clause 3, paragraph c, of SIDN's Constitution, the RA will be consulted before the SB resolves on reappointment. In accordance with Article 24, clause 3, paragraphs a and b, of SIDN's Constitution, at the end of Gerben van Leeuwen's final term of office, the RA will be invited to propose a candidate to replace him, or will be consulted regarding a replacement proposed by the SB.