1. Agreement established
Buyer and seller agree on the transaction terms and on the escrow arrangement.
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Domain Name Escrow Service
Fully secure domain name transaction management. JJN Solutions Law, PLLC provides an escrow service designed specifically for domain name transactions — the domain name(s) held in a neutral account, the money held in a regulated trust account, and neither released until every condition is met and verified.
Fully secure transaction management
Both sides protected,
start to finish
We facilitate secure transfers by holding the domain name(s) in a neutral account in the name of JJN Solutions Law, PLLC and holding funds in a regulated trust account until all conditions of the transaction are met and verified.
We ensure both buyers and sellers are protected throughout the transaction process with direct communication, verification of domain ownership transfer, and prompt disbursement of funds upon successful completion.
Nothing is released on a promise. The buyer's money sits in an attorney trust account, the domain sits in a neutral registrar account we control, and each side only performs once the other side already has.
Why use this service
Five reasons deals close here
Escrow removes the need for either party to go first on trust alone. Here is exactly what the service gives you.
01
Security
Payment and the domain name(s) are held safely by JJN Solutions Law, PLLC until all conditions of the transaction are met.
02
Trust
Both buyer and seller are protected from fraud and non-performance.
03
Verification
The correct domain name(s) and the correct payment amount are confirmed received before funds or domain name(s) are released.
04
Attorney supervision
The service is administered by a licensed law firm and its funds-handling is subject to attorney trust account rules.
05
Structured dispute process
A defined procedure applies if a disagreement arises, with funds held until it is resolved. No one walks away with both the money and the domain.
Our process
Six steps from agreement
to funds released
Every escrow transaction follows the same sequence, so both parties always know what happens next and who is waiting on whom.
- 1Agreement
- 2Funds
- 3Domain
- 4Transfer
- 5Inspection
- 6ReleaseClosed
2. Funds secured and verified
The buyer deposits the purchase price into the JJN Solutions attorney trust account, and receipt of the correct amount is verified.
3. Domain name(s) secured and verified
The seller transfers the domain name(s) to a neutral account in the name of JJN Solutions Law, PLLC, where they are confirmed and held.
4. Domain transfer
JJN Solutions transfers the domain name to the buyer's registrar account and verifies completion through buyer confirmation and registrar records.
5. Inspection period
The buyer has 5 business days from the transfer date to verify full administrative control of the domain.
6. Payment released
Funds are disbursed to the seller — and to the broker, if applicable — the next business day.
Fee structure
What the escrow
service costs
Transactions in U.S. dollars. There is no minimum transaction size; minimum fees apply as shown below.
| Transaction amount | Fee rate | Minimum fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $200,000 | 2.9% | $600 |
| $200,001 – $2,000,000 | 1.9% | $5,800 |
| $2,000,001 and greater | 1.3% | $38,000 |
How to read the table
The fee rate applies to the transaction amount, and the minimum fee applies where the calculated percentage would fall below it. Payment method fees and disbursement fees, described below, are separate and additional.
Lease-to-own and straight lease
Monthly domain
arrangements
Structured domain leases are supported under the same escrow framework, with the domain held in neutral custody for the full term.
| Transaction type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lease-to-own | Service fee per the schedule above, plus a 1.9% administration fee included in each monthly payment |
| Straight lease | $395 flat setup fee, plus 3.5% of each monthly lease payment |
- Domain custody during a lease. Under the Domain Escrow Service, the domain is held in a registrar account controlled by JJN Solutions Law, PLLC for the whole lease term. Legal ownership stays with the seller throughout — we hold it as neutral custodian only.
- No prepayment penalty on lease-to-own. The lessee may pay the remaining balance in full at any time without additional charge.
- Maximum lease-to-own term is 48 months.
- Straight lease ownership. Under a straight lease, no ownership interest transfers to the lessee, and all rights revert to the domain owner at the end of the term.
Payment method fees
Fees on funds
coming into escrow
These fees are charged by the financial institutions processing your payment and are in addition to the service fee and any monthly administration fee. They are the responsibility of the party initiating the payment.
| Payment method | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bank wire transfer (domestic and international) | $20 flat fee per wire |
| ACH (Automated Clearing House) | 1% of the transaction amount |
| Cryptocurrency (where the seller agrees to accept it) | Network fees borne by the sender |
| Debit / credit card | 2.9% |
| American Express | 3.5% |
Note on large transactions
Because the ACH fee is a percentage of the transaction amount, wire transfer is normally the less expensive option on larger deals. We are happy to help you compare before you send funds — call 1.888.897.0886.
Disbursement fees
Fees on funds
going out of escrow
Charged when we send funds out to a seller or broker, and deducted from that party's payout. These are separate from the payment method fees above, which apply to funds coming into escrow.
| Payout method | Fee |
|---|---|
| ACH | No fee |
| Bank wire transfer — domestic | $30 per transfer |
| Bank wire transfer — international | $40 per transfer |
| Cryptocurrency | Network fees borne by the recipient |
ACH payouts are free — and you can switch at any time
On a lease-to-own or straight lease the fee applies to each monthly disbursement, so choosing ACH on a 12-month arrangement saves $360 in wire fees.
Tell us in writing before the next disbursement and we'll change it.
Buyer guidelines
Who pays the fee,
and how it appears
If the buyer has agreed to pay all or a portion of the escrow fee, the fee amount will be added to the purchase price of the domain name, so total transaction costs are clear upfront.
The party responsible for the fee is recorded in the Transaction Details section of your agreement, so there is never a question later about who owes what.
Payment methods
How you can send
funds into escrow
Choose the method that suits your bank and your deal size. Associated fees are listed in the payment method fees table above.
- Bank wire transfer — domestic and international
- ACH — Automated Clearing House
- Debit and credit card — including American Express
- Cryptocurrency — if the seller agrees to accept it
Disbursement options
How sellers and brokers
get paid out
Payouts are issued the next business day after the inspection period closes. Fees for each option appear in the disbursement fees table above.
- ACH — no disbursement fee, and available to switch to at any time in writing
- Bank wire transfer — domestic — $30 per transfer
- Bank wire transfer — international — $40 per transfer
- Cryptocurrency — network fees borne by the recipient
Escrow for a one-time sale
Purchase price into the trust account, domain into neutral custody, transfer to the buyer's registrar, 5 business days to confirm control, funds out the next business day.
See the process →
Just need the transfer handled?
If the payment side is already settled between the parties, the Domain Transfer Service covers the administrative and procedural steps of moving the name.
Domain Transfer Service →JJN
Your funds are held in trust with JJN Solutions Law, PLLC, a fiduciary law firm, until the deal is closed.
Who administers this service
The Domain Name Escrow Service is provided by JJN Solutions Law, PLLC, a licensed law firm. JJN Solutions holds transaction funds in its regulated attorney trust account and administers each transaction as a neutral intermediary. These are administrative and transaction-facilitation services rather than legal services. More about the firm at JJNSolutions.com.
What this service is
We hold funds, hold the domain name(s) in a neutral account, verify that agreed conditions have been met, coordinate the transfer between registrars, and disburse funds when the transaction completes.
What this service is not
These services are not legal services and do not constitute the practice of law; using them does not create an attorney-client relationship with JJN Solutions Law, PLLC or its attorneys.
We are neutral
We do not advise any party on whether a transaction is advisable, whether the price is fair, or whether the terms serve that party's interest — each party makes its own commercial and legal decisions.
About the trust account
Client funds are held in a regulated attorney trust account; that is an account-custody arrangement governing how your money is safeguarded, not a conversion of escrow into a legal service.
Answers
Escrow questions we hear most
Quick answers on custody, timing, fees, and disputes for the Domain Name Escrow Service.
Where is the domain held during escrow?
In a neutral account in the name of JJN Solutions Law, PLLC. On a lease, the domain stays in a registrar account controlled by the firm for the whole term, while legal ownership remains with the seller — we hold it as neutral custodian only.
How long is the inspection period?
The buyer has 5 business days from the transfer date to verify full administrative control of the domain. Funds are disbursed to the seller — and the broker, if applicable — the next business day.
Is there a minimum transaction size?
No. There is no minimum transaction size, but minimum fees apply: $600 up to $200,000, $5,800 from $200,001 to $2,000,000, and $38,000 at $2,000,001 and greater.
Can I pay off a lease-to-own early?
Yes. There is no prepayment penalty — the lessee may pay the remaining balance in full at any time without additional charge. The maximum lease-to-own term is 48 months.
Which is cheaper, wire or ACH?
For funds coming in, the ACH fee is 1% of the transaction amount while a wire is a $20 flat fee, so wire is normally less expensive on larger deals. For payouts, ACH is free and wires cost $30 domestic or $40 international.
What happens if there's a disagreement?
A defined dispute procedure applies, and funds remain held until the disagreement is resolved. Neither party can take both the money and the domain.
Get started
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