GoDaddy does not allow direct account takeover, but they provide a legal pathway to transfer domain ownership and hosting products to a verified heir.
You must prepare the following legal and physical documents before contacting the platform's support:
Search for the "GoDaddy Deceased Account Holder Request" online form.
Complete the claimant information and detail which domains/services you need access to.
Upload high-quality scans of the Death Certificate and the Court Will/Letters of Administration.
Provide your own GoDaddy account number (where the domains will be moved).
GoDaddy's legal team reviews the documents and initiates an internal transfer of the domain names into your account.
If you do not request domain transfer before a domain expires, it may auto-renew on the deceased's saved credit card or go back to public auction, causing permanent loss of the brand name or website.
Having domains logged in a vault ensures you can manage or transfer them before the expiration dates.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Policies and URLs of third-party platforms are subject to change. WealthPass is an independent digital safety vault and has no official affiliation with the service providers listed in this wiki directory.