First, you need to renew the domain for at least one year with your current registrar. After the expiration date, you may be able to reclaim your domain.

Upon expiration date, your domain is put “on hold” pending renewal payment. Once you make the renewal payment, your domain name is renewed for an additional year from the date the domain expired.

Many registrars will retain the domain for up to 45 days after expiration. Cost to renew after expiration may vary from registrar to registrar.

If you plan to transfer the domain, you need to wait 45 days after payment, so that you do not lose the time you have paid for.