A new registration can be done through the control panel.
The registration will be done real-time.

A transfer can be started with an authorization code. This code can be obtained from the current registrar. Please make sure to disable the transfer-lock at the current registrar before initiating the transfer.
After initiating the transfer it will immediately finalize.

Additional notes on a .nf transfer

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Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	unchanged
Average transfer time	Realtime
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .nf domains is available.

Owner change (trade)

A change of ownership can be done by replacing the registrant handle. This change is processed real-time.

Other update

A change in the information of the domainname can be done by updating it in the control panel.

Delete

The deletion of the domain is realtime. After the domainname has been deleted it will remain in quarantine for 28 days. During this period it can be reactivated.

Restore / reactivate

The domainname can be reactivated for 28 days after it has expired or was deleted.

Registry	Registry: Norfolk Island Internet Registry Registry whois: whois.nic.nf Registry web based whois: http://www.nic.nf/index.php/whois.html Registry zonefile updates: Every 60 minutes
Technical information	Available second level domains: .com.nf, .net.nf, .org.nf DNSSEC support: no Minimum length: 3 characters Maximum length: 63 characters Allowed characters: a-z 0-9 - IDN characters: no Registration period: 1 – 5 years Renewal date offset: 2 days The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. More info. Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here. Soft quarantine period: n/a days During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. More info. Quarantine period: 0 days During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions	Local presence required? no Does Openprovider provide local presence services? no Local activity required? no Correct nameserver configuration required? no The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.
Policies	Registrant Agreement: http://nic.net.nf/documents/NF/NF-RA-NOV-2011.pdf
Registration agreement	The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following: General registration agreement