.me Domain Expiry Checker
Find out when a .me domain expires and what happens if nobody renews it. Registrar sets the grace, then 30 days of redemption, 5 more locked.
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What happens when a .me domain is not renewed
| Phase | How long | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal grace | Set by your registrar | Your registrar decides whether there is an auto-renew period at all and how long it lasts. |
| Redemption | 30 days | The domain is deleted. You can still redeem it at a higher price, which your registrar sets. |
| Pending delete | 5 days | No changes are possible. After these five days anyone can register it. |
Where the .me expiry date comes from
The .me registry has no RDAP server in the IANA directory, so we query its WHOIS server instead.
WHOIS (port 43): whois.nic.me
Registry: doMEn d.o.o., for the Government of Montenegro
Good to know about .me
- doMEn's rules allow a .me name as short as one character at the second level and as long as 63, before the dot.
- The .me registry auto-renews at expiry only if your registrar allows an auto-renew period, so the grace depends on who you use.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Sources: domain.me/faq, domain.me/policies, iana.org/domains/root/db/me.html, iana.org/reports/2007/me-report-11sep20…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check when a .me domain expires?
Enter the domain in the checker above. The .me registry has no RDAP server in the IANA directory, so we query its WHOIS server instead. The result shows the expiry date and the days left.
What happens when a .me domain is not renewed?
Registrar sets the grace, then 30 days of redemption, 5 more locked. In order: Renewal grace (set by your registrar), then Redemption (30 days), then Pending delete (5 days).
Why is .me a country-code domain?
ME is Montenegro's code in ISO 3166-1, assigned on 26 September 2006 after Serbia and Montenegro split. IANA delegated .me to the Government of Montenegro in 2007, with a plan giving Montenegrin names under the old .yu zone first claim on a .me.
Who runs the .me registry?
doMEn d.o.o., for the Government of Montenegro. Renewal prices and the grace period you actually get are set by your registrar within the registry's rules.
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