The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) is a non-profit organization responsible for the management and allocation of IPv4, IPv6 and Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) across Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 2002, LACNIC serves one of the most dynamic and growing internet markets in the world.
LACNIC's region includes over 30 countries spanning from Mexico to Argentina and across the Caribbean islands. Like other Regional Internet Registries, LACNIC's available IPv4 address pool has been depleted, making the secondary transfer market essential for organizations that need additional IPv4 resources.
LACNIC maintains its own transfer policies and fee schedules that differ from those of ARIN, RIPE NCC and APNIC. Transfer fees and processing timelines are generally higher and longer in the LACNIC region compared to other RIRs.
Prefixx works with LACNIC to facilitate IPv4 transfers for buyers and sellers across Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more about our process.
To receive IPv4 address blocks through a LACNIC transfer, your organization must be a LACNIC member. Membership is open to entities operating within the LACNIC service region (Latin America and the Caribbean).
LACNIC requires a non-refundable deposit of $200 USD before your transfer request will be reviewed. This deposit is applied toward the total transfer fee if the transfer is approved.
Unlike ARIN, LACNIC does not have a formal pre-approval process. However, you will need to justify your need for IPv4 address space within the LACNIC region. The registry will evaluate whether the requested block size aligns with your demonstrated requirements.
Prefixx guides clients through the documentation requirements and helps prepare the justification to ensure a smooth review process.
Timeline: 2-4 Weeks - Allow extra time for LACNIC's evaluation process, which can be more thorough than other registries
Prefixx connects you with qualified sellers who hold LACNIC-registered IPv4 address blocks. All blocks we present go through our Tixx by Prefixx quality control process to verify ownership, reputation and transfer eligibility.
Once you are ready to proceed, make sure you have the following:
Once terms are agreed and funds are secured in escrow, the formal transfer process begins. LACNIC transfer fees vary based on block size:
LACNIC transfers typically take longer to complete than transfers at other RIRs. Both the buyer and seller must cooperate with LACNIC's review process, which includes verifying the legitimacy of the transaction and ensuring compliance with regional policies.
Once the transfer is approved and processed, receipt of your IPv4 block concludes the transaction and initiates the release of escrowed funds to the seller.
Timeline: 4-8 Weeks - LACNIC transfers generally take longer than ARIN or RIPE transfers due to additional review steps
Prefixx handles IPv4 transfers across all major RIRs
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