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Frequently asked questions

  • 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  • The details registered about me/my company are incorrect or out of date.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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Meeting of the Supervisory Board of 1 and 2 April 2022

Discussed topics

1. Agenda items

  • a. Finance

    • Auditors' report on SIDN for 2021

    • Analysis of annual data for 2021

    • SIDN Annual Report 2021 including Annual Financial Statement RESOLUTION: in accordance with Article 21a of the constitution, with effect from 1 April 2022, the Supervisory Board authorises the CEO of SIDN to adopt SIDN's Annual Financial Statement for 2021 and, with effect from the same date, discharges the CEO of responsibility for the policies pursued in 2021.

    • Annual Report of SIDN Deelnemingen B.V. 2021 RESOLUTION: the Supervisory Board authorises the CEO, in his capacity as SIDN's representative at the shareholders' general meeting of SIDN Deelnemingen B.V., to approve the Annual Financial Statement of SIDN Deelnemingen B.V. for 2021, as presented to the Supervisory Board, and to discharge the CEO of SIDN Deelnemingen B.V. of responsibility for the policies pursued in 2021.

    • Annual Report of SIDN Business B.V. 2021 RESOLUTION: the Supervisory Board authorises the CEO, in his capacity as SIDN's representative at the shareholders' general meeting of SIDN Business B.V., to approve the Annual Financial Statement of SIDN Business B.V. for 2021, as presented to the Supervisory Board, and to discharge the CEO of SIDN Business B.V. of responsibility for the policies pursued in 2021.

    • Minutes of Audit Committee meetings of 19 January 2022 and 18 March 2022

  • b. Supervisory Board

    • Status of selection procedure for Chair of the Supervisory Board

    • Membership of Supervisory Board committees

    • SB self-evaluation

  • c. Legal matters

  • d. Legal restructuring

  • e. Corporate governance

    • Report of the Supervisory Board

    • CEO's Report

    • Report of the Security and Stability Committee

    • Report of the Selection and Appointments Committee

    • Report of the Audit Committee RESOLUTION: the Supervisory Board adopts all the tabled corporate governance documents.

  • f. Strategy session

    • Presentation regarding the Responsible Internet

    • Update regarding IRMA

    • Strategy and strategic plan

2. Date of next meeting

Wednesday 8 June 2022.