Domain names are register for a fixed period of time. Most Registrars now offer the option of registering a domain name for a period of 1-10 years.

A domain name that is approaching its renewal date is said to be "expiring soon" and a domain name that has passed its renewal date (also known as its "expiry date" - it's just a matter of perspective!) without the renewal fee being paid is said to have "expired".

Once a domain name has expired and been deleted, it is available to be re-registered by anyone. It is at the exact moment of deletion that the real battle begins for the control of the newly-available names.

Hundreds of thousands of people dedicate HOURS each day to scanning “expired domain name” sites for short domains... great-"sounding" domains... domains with links in top directory and search engines!

Check the following resources / Tools to find a suitable Expired Domain Name.

WebSiteHostDirectory - WebSiteHostDirectory provides a daily list of domain names that are soon to expire. The list is valuable in that it includes domains listed in Yahoo or Dmoz (or both) and potentially have existing traffic and more.

Cheaphostingdirectory.com - List of deleted and expired domain name with traffic list updated daily. Number of years registered, Detailed Link Report, Exact location in Yahoo & Dmoz.

DeletedDomains : Popular free expiring domain list site on the web.

Pool.com offers expired domain services at good price

Also don't forget to Use Search engines to find more Expired Domain Name Tools & Resources.