Selling a Domain w/ Adsense

Can I transfer the Adsense?

[kriskd]

I own a domain name for which I run Google Adsense on and the login is an e-mail address with that domain. I'm thinking of trying to sell the domain as I don't do much with it and I could probably make more in the sale of it than with running the Adsense. (Please note, this is NOT the domain in my profile.)

Question is, should I cancel my Adsense account before trying to sell it? It seems this would lessen the value of it. If I chose to include the Adsense with the domain, I guess a potential buyer could just activate the appropriate user name with the domain name so they would have the e-mail connected to it, but what about the fact my social security number and address is associated with it? Can I delete this info for the new owner to fill in at their leisure?

Kris

[Roomy]

From the adsense TOS

Account Transferability
AdSense accounts are not transferable, assignable or resalable in connection with the sale of your site or otherwise. For example, when a site changes ownership or management, the prior owner or manager must cancel the AdSense account for the site, and the new owner or manager may sign up for a new AdSense account in his or her name.

[bzprod]

I have sold two websites with adsense on them. One was my main adsense aco****. Google told me to have the new owner apply for a new account under the domain. Then, Google sent me a special authorization form to transfer the domain. At this same time they allowed me to specify a new domain on my account.

It was a very easy process and I was very impressed. Google also allowed me to disclose my income/stats to the new potential owners provided they signed a NDA.

Hope this helps. When in doubt, contact Google directly.

-Patrick