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Request Templates

Introduction

To make Internet number resource requests, organizations must submit requests using the templates ARIN provides. The listing below is broken out by category. Those unfamiliar with how to use ARIN's templates should review ARIN's General Template Instructions. In addition, specific instructions on how to provide the necessary information is at the bottom of each normal template. Prior to completing any template, be sure to review the relevant policies and guidelines.

Templates with Instructions

Here is a quick list of ARIN templates that include instructions. For additional information about each template, see the table further down the page.

Template Descriptions and Links to Other Template Formats

In addition to the normal templates, ARIN provides web-based template generators, designed to guide newcomers through the process of making registration services requests. Templates with full instructions are also available through our ftp site at ftp://ftp.arin.net/pub/new-templates/.

The table below includes detailed descriptions of the intended usage for each template, as well as links to web-based template generators where applicable.

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POC, Certificate, and Org Templates
Name and link to template with instructions Description Web versions
POC Register, modify, or remove a Point of Contact record in ARIN's database. This template must be submitted by the individual who will be the Point of Contact. A POC should not be removed if it is associated with an organization or resource record.
Organization Register, modify, or remove an organization record in ARIN's database. Can only be used if the organization record already has a registered POC handle.
Certificate Request Request a digital certificate for a POC. Web-based Template Generator
IPv4 Templates
Name and link to template with instructions Description Web versions
ISP Network Request Request initial and subsequent allocations of IPv4 addresses for use in operational networks and for subdelegation to customers. This template is submitted by the requesting organization's Administrative or Technical POC. Web-based Template Generator
End-user Network Request Request assignments of IPv4 addresses for use in operational networks, but not for subdelegation. This template is submitted by the requesting organization's Administrative or Technical POC.
Network Modification

Used to change the in-addr name servers, network name or POC handles associated with networks. It can also be used to remove subdelegations.

Network name changes for direct allocations must be submitted by the organization's Administrative or Technical POC. For subdelegations, the template must be submitted by the upstream organization's Administrative or the upstream's Technical POC for the resource. Returns of ARIN-delegated IP addresses must be submitted by the Administrative POC.

To change the POCs associated with a network, the POCs must already exist. If the POCs are not currently registered in the ARIN database, submit a POC template prior to submitting the Net-Mod template.

All other modifications including in-addr server changes and the removal of downstream networks are submitted by the Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource.

Reallocate

Reallocate IPv4 addresses to a downstream organization who can subdelegate address space. It allows the upstream organization to create an Org ID for the downstream organization. This template is submitted by the upstream organization's Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource.

This template allows for the creation, but not modification, of an Org ID and POC. Registering Org IDs for a downstream organization will facilitate management of these types of subdelegations.
Reassign - Simple

Reassign IPv4 addresses to a customer that does not have POCs or unique in-addr name servers, change an existing customer, or modify the customer's address information. Also used to remove simple reassignments. It can only be submitted by the upstream organization's Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource.

When registering residential customers, ARIN recommends the phrase “Private Residence” for the address. Upstream organizations should provide the downstream contact ’s name, city, state, postal code, and country to complement the private residence designation.

POCs are not associated with simple reassignments. The customer receiving the reassignment will have the upstream organization's POCs and name servers.
Reassign - Detailed

Reassign IPv4 addresses to a downstream organization that can maintain its own in-addr servers via a separate POC. Also allows the upstream organization to create an Org ID for the downstream organization. It can only be submitted by the upstream organization's Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource.

This template allows for the creation, but not modification, of an Org ID and POC. Registering Org IDs for a downstream organization will facilitate management of these types of subdelegations.
IPv6 Templates
Name and Link to Template with Full Instructions Description  
IPv6 ISP Request Request an initial or subsequent allocation of IPv6 addresses for use in operational networks and for subdelegation to customers. This template can only be submitted by the requesting organization's Administrative or Technical POC.
IPv6 End-user Request Request assignments of IPv6 addresses for use in operational networks, but not for subdelegation. This template is submitted by the requesting organization's Administrative or Technical POC.
IPv6 Modify Modify other attributes (besides the Net Name) of a downstream IPv6 network, including POCs and IP6.ARPA name servers. Organizations can also use this template to remove a subdelegated network and all subsequent subdelegations.
IPv6 Reallocate

Reallocate IPv6 addresses to a downstream organization that can subdelegate address space. It allows the upstream organization to create an Org ID for the downstream organization. This template can only be submitted by the upstream organization's Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource.

This template allows for the creation, but not modification, of an Org ID and POC. Registering Org IDs for a downstream organization will facilitate management of these types of subdelegations.
IPv6 Reassign Reassign IPv6 addresses to a downstream organization. This template allows the parent organization to create an Org ID for the downstream organization. It is submitted by the parent organization's Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource. It is also used to update customer information, or to swap an existing customer with a new customer.

This template will allow you to create, but not modify, an Org ID and POC. Having registered Org IDs for your downstream will facilitate management of these types of sub-delegations.

AS Number (ASN) Templates
Name and link to template with instructions Description Web versions
AS Number Request Request an Autonomous System number. This template can only be submitted by the requesting organization's Administrative or Technical POC. An Org ID must be established prior to submitting this template. Web-based Template Generator
AS Number Modification Change the POC handle associated with an AS number or modify an AS name. Modifications are submitted by the Administrative or Technical POC, or the Technical POC for the resource. Returns of an AS number can only be submitted by the Administrative POC.

To change POCs associated with an AS, the POCs must already exist. If the POCs are not currently registered in the ARIN database, submit a POC template prior to submitting this template.
Other Types of Templates
Name and link to template with instructions Description  
Experimental Allocation Template For allocations of numbering resources to entities requiring temporary numbering resources for a fixed period of time under the terms of recognized experimental activity.
Resource Transfer Template

Request the transfer of resources from one organization name to another due to a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or organizational name change. It can be submitted by the Administrative or Technical POC for the organization requesting the transfer.

Refer to the Guidelines for Transferring Internet Number Resources for details about the procedures and proper documentation needed to process this kind of request.