How long can the autoRenewPeriod status last?

[jman005]

A domain I'm interested in has currently been in the autoRenewPeriod status since around the beginning of September. As far as I'm aware this period should be no longer than 30-45 days. Is there a maximum time that this period can go on? I suspected the WHOIS information could be out of date and the site was renewed, but the site currently hosts this message:

ibb.co/g595Sm
(Transcription: the site says This domain is parked, pending renewal, or has expired. Please contact the domain provider with questions.)

I assume they would remove the message shortly after the period expired if that was the case. Any ideas?

 

[Dynadot]

There are some TLDs with a longer renewal grace period. Is the domain you are looking at a .com?

 

[jman005]

Actually happens to be a .xyz domain. The grace period for them still seems to be 40 days, so not too sure what's going on. I'll just wait it out a little longer.

 

[namezest]

Where did you check the whois?

 

[jman005]

Through the official ICANN whois, whois.com and the Network Solutions whois. All showing the same results.

 

[Hypersot]

Could be locked due to some law troubles?
I've seen it happening, domains under law investigation keeping the last state they were in for many months.

 

[jman005]

Could be. It seems to be based in Russia, so I'd imagine there could be more potential for legal and investigative complications.