Standard Service — Domain Custody
Secure Transaction Management
Under the Standard Service, JJN Solutions Law, PLLC takes custody of the domain names for the duration of the transaction. The seller transfers the names into a registrar account we control, we verify that we hold full administrative control, and we confirm that to both parties in writing. The buyer then pays the seller directly. We release the names only once payment has been confirmed. We do not receive, hold, or disburse transaction funds under this service.
Why use this service
- The asset is secured first. The names sit with a neutral law firm before the buyer is asked to pay anything.
- Verify before you pay. The buyer has three business days from our custody confirmation to check registrar records, expiry dates, lock status and nameservers.
- Neither side has to go first on trust. The seller has parted with the names only to a neutral, and cannot take them back; the buyer pays only after the names are secured.
- Attorney supervision. The service is administered by a licensed law firm, and the names are held subject to the rules governing a lawyer's custody of client property.
- A defined dispute process. If a disagreement arises, we retain custody of the names until it is resolved.
Our process
- Agreement executed — all parties sign the Domain Transfer & Escrow Agreement.
- Names into custody — the seller transfers the domain names into a registrar account we control.
- Custody confirmation — we verify full administrative control and confirm it to both parties in writing, identifying the registrar, expiry date and lock status of each name.
- Verification period — the buyer has three business days to examine the names. Payment is not due until that period expires without objection.
- Payment — the buyer pays the seller directly, to the account recorded on the Seller Payment Details Form.
- Release — once the seller confirms receipt, we transfer the names to the buyer, or continue to hold them for the term of a lease-to-own.
Fee structure
Transactions in U.S. dollars. No minimum transaction size — minimum fees apply as shown below.
| Transaction amount | Fee rate | Minimum fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $200,000 | 1.7% | $350 |
| $200,001 – $2,000,000 | 0.9% | $3,400 |
| $2,000,001 and greater | 0.78% | $18,000 |
Lease-to-own and straight lease
| 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 |
Payment method fees
These apply under the Escrow Service only, where funds pass through our trust account. Under the Standard Service the buyer pays the seller directly, so payment arrangements and any processing costs are between those two parties. These fees are in addition to the service fee and any monthly administration fee, and 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 3.75% |
Disbursement fees
These apply under the Escrow Service only. Charged when we send funds out to a seller or broker and deducted from that party’s payout. Separate from the payment method fees above, which apply to funds coming into escrow. Under the Standard Service we disburse nothing, so no disbursement fee arises.
| 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 |
Buyer guidelines
If the buyer has agreed to pay all or a portion of the transaction 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.
Payment methods
- Bank wire transfer (domestic and international)
- ACH (Automated Clearing House)
- Debit and credit card
- Cryptocurrency, if the seller agrees to accept cryptocurrency and the buyer pays in cryptocurrency
Disbursement options
Under the Escrow Service, once all applicable conditions have been completed and verified, JJN Solutions will pay the seller and broker (if applicable) the next business day via:
- Bank wire transfer
- ACH (Automated Clearing House)
- Cryptocurrency, if the seller agrees to accept cryptocurrency and the buyer pays in cryptocurrency
If the seller or broker agrees to pay all or a portion of the transaction fee, the fee will be deducted from the applicable payout. Disbursement fees, where applicable, are also deducted from the payout — see the disbursement fee table above.
Ready to get started?
You can start a Standard Service transaction online. Once submitted, all parties receive automatic email notifications with the full transaction details, and our team is notified to begin processing.
Legal agreements
Every transaction is governed by our Domain Transfer & Escrow Agreement, executed by the buyer, the seller, the broker (if applicable), and JJN Solutions Law, PLLC as escrow agent. The agreement covers the transaction terms, each party’s obligations, the verification period, fee allocation, dispute resolution, and cancellation.
The agreement is issued to all parties for signature after the transaction is initiated and both parties have confirmed the terms. Electronic signatures are accepted. Disputes are resolved under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and the agreement is governed by the laws of the District of Columbia.
To request a copy of the agreement for review before initiating a transaction, contact escrow@jjnsolutions.com.
Contact information
Todd Ryan
Email: escrow@jjnsolutions.com
Phone: 888-897-0886
The nature of this service
What this service is. Domain escrow and transfer services provided through DomainEscrow.com are administrative and transaction-facilitation services. We hold funds, verify that agreed conditions have been met, coordinate the movement of domain names 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 between you and JJN Solutions Law, PLLC or any of its attorneys. The protections that accompany an attorney-client relationship — including the attorney-client privilege, the duty of confidentiality owed to a client, and the conflict-of-interest rules — do not apply to the escrow or transfer service.
We are neutral. JJN Solutions Law, PLLC acts as a neutral intermediary between the parties to a transaction. We do not represent the buyer, the seller, or any broker. We do not advise any party on whether a transaction is advisable, whether the price is fair, whether a domain name is worth what is being paid, or whether the terms are in that party’s interest. Each party is responsible for its own commercial and legal decisions and is encouraged to obtain independent advice.
If you want legal advice. Legal services are available separately. If you wish to engage JJN Solutions Law, PLLC for legal advice or representation on any matter, that engagement is separate from the escrow or transfer service, requires a written engagement agreement, is subject to a conflicts check, and is billed separately at the firm’s hourly rates. Nothing on this website, in our transaction documents, or in correspondence about a transaction constitutes legal advice.
About the trust account. Client funds are held in a regulated attorney trust account. This is an account-custody arrangement that governs how your money is held and safeguarded. It does not convert the escrow service into a legal service and does not create an attorney-client relationship.