Domain Name Ownership Certificate: How to Get It and What It's For

What is an ownership certificate?

A domain name ownership certificate is an official document issued by Hodi SAS that certifies, as of today, who is the registered holder of a domain name. It includes the holder details retrieved from the registrar's whois databases as well as the domain's creation and expiration dates.

What is this certificate used for?

This document serves several administrative and business needs:

• Administrative procedures: prove ownership of a domain name to administrations, banks, or public bodies.
• Trademark and intellectual property: demonstrate prior use of a domain name in trademark-related proceedings.
• Disputes and legal proceedings: provide documented proof of domain ownership.
• Audits and certifications: justify the use of a domain name on behalf of a specific entity.
• Transfers and assignments: provide proof of ownership during a domain transfer.

How to get your certificate

1. Log in to your Hodi client area.
2. Go to the details of the relevant domain name.
3. In the "Manage" section, click Ownership certificate.
4. The PDF document is automatically generated with holder information retrieved in real time from the registrar.

How to verify a certificate's authenticity

Each certificate includes a QR code and a unique verification code (format T-XXXXXXXX). To verify that a document is authentic:

1. Scan the QR code with your phone, or
2. Visit www.hodi.host/attestation and enter the verification code.

The verification page shows the certificate details (domain name, dates, holder) and indicates whether they are still up to date.

What happens if the information changes?

If the domain holder is modified, or if the domain expires or is transferred after the certificate was issued, the verification page displays an "Outdated document" warning. A new certificate must then be generated from your client area.

Which domains is it available for?

The certificate is available for all active domain names in your client area, provided the registrar supports holder data lookup.

Is the document renewed?

A new verification code is generated each day you download the certificate, or sooner if the holder or domain information has changed. Previous certificates remain verifiable online as long as they are still up to date.

Updated on: 27/04/2026