RDAP Domain Lookup
Look up current public domain registration data using RDAP, the replacement for WHOIS. This live check sends only the URL or domain you enter to ToolkitPoint’s server and the named authoritative service.
How to use RDAP Domain Lookup
- Type a bare domain such as example.com into "Domain name"; a leading https:// and any path are removed for you.
- If a human-verification box appears above the button, complete it first.
- Press "Run live check"; the request goes to ToolkitPoint's server, which asks the public RDAP service for the record.
- Read the formatted summary of domain, first status and registrar, then press "Toggle Raw JSON Output" to see every field returned.
- Look in the raw JSON for registered, expires and updated dates, the nameservers array and the secureDNS block.
Worked example
Enter example.com and press Run live check. The summary shows the domain name and a status badge, and the raw JSON lists fields such as domain, status, registrar, registered, expires, updated, nameservers and secureDNS with a source value of RDAP. The exact registrar and dates depend on the live record, so nothing is predicted here.
When to use this tool
- Finding out which registrar holds a domain you plan to ask about a transfer.
- Checking the expiry date of a partner's domain before relying on it.
- Comparing nameserver names between two related domains.
Important limitations
RDAP responses reflect public registry data and privacy proxy services. Certain country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) have customized privacy restrictions or independent query endpoints.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the dates appear?
Registration, expiration, and last changed dates appear in the Events / Dates section of the formatted summary when provided by the registry, with the complete timestamps also available in the raw JSON view.
How is RDAP different from WHOIS?
RDAP is the newer JSON-based registration protocol. Data is structured and personal contact details are usually redacted. Some registries and country domains do not offer it, so an error can mean no record was available.
Is the Status badge always accurate?
It shows the first status value in the record, or the word Active if none is listed. Several statuses can apply at once, so read the full list in the raw JSON.
Why do I see a rate-limit message?
The server allows 30 checks per minute per visitor address to protect the upstream services. Waiting a minute resets it. The tool also needs the ToolkitPoint server, which may be unreachable on some deployments.
Can I look up an IP address or subdomain?
The field expects a registrable domain name. IP addresses are rejected, and a subdomain such as blog.example.com is queried as written and usually finds no record.