Certain country-code TLDs such as .CA, .COM.AU, .COM.ES, .ES, .FR, .NOM.ES, .NET.AU, .NU, .ORG.AU, .ORG.ES, .SG, .UK, .US, as well as generic TLDs like .XXX and .NYC, require additional information during domain registration. This mandatory information, known as extended attributes, will be requested by our support team if needed and must be provided to complete the registration. Until it is provided, no guarantees can be made regarding the completion of the registration process.
Note: Extended attributes for .UK and .XXX domains are optional, but .XXX domains without these attributes may not function properly.
Here's a more comprehensive list of country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and generic top-level domains (gTLDs) that often require additional information during the domain registration process:
Country-Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) with Additional Requirements
.CA (Canada)
Registrants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or legal entities with a Canadian presence.
Business Number (BN), Canadian Postal Code, or other forms of proof for businesses and individuals.
.COM.AU, .NET.AU, .ORG.AU (Australia)
Registrants must have a connection to Australia (e.g., an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)).
Proof of Australian presence for individuals and organizations.
.COM.ES, .ES (Spain)
Registrants must be individuals or entities with a connection to Spain (e.g., NIE/NIF for individuals or proof of Spanish residency for businesses).
Administrative contact with a Spanish address may be required.
.FR (France)
Registrants must be based in the EU/EEA, or be a legal entity registered in the EU/EEA.
French residents/businesses need to provide a French ID or other documents proving their French connection.
.NOM.ES (Spain)
Similar to .ES, registrants must be Spanish individuals or legal entities, with a National ID (NIE/NIF) required.
.NU (Niue)
Generally open for global registration but may require a local administrative contact if the registrant is not based in Niue.
.SG (Singapore)
Registrants must be individuals or businesses with a presence in Singapore.
Unique Entity Number (UEN) for businesses, and proof of residency for individuals.
.UK (United Kingdom)
Registrants must be based in the UK, or have a valid connection (e.g., proof of business registration or a UK address).
.US (United States)
Registrants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have a U.S. business presence.
U.S. address or Employer Identification Number (EIN) for businesses.
.BE (Belgium)
Registrants must be Belgian residents, businesses, or have a connection to Belgium.
Proof of Belgian address or registration for companies.
.DE (Germany)
Registrants must be residents of Germany or have a legal presence in the country.
German address or business registration may be required.
.CO.UK (United Kingdom)
Similar to .UK, registrants must provide a UK connection (business registration, address, etc.).
.IT (Italy)
Registrants must be Italian residents or businesses.
Proof of Italian residency or business registration required.
.EU (European Union)
Registrants must be based in the European Union or European Economic Area (EEA).
Valid ID or business registration within the EU.
.JP (Japan)
Registrants must be residents or businesses with a presence in Japan.
Proof of residency or Japanese business registration required.
.IN (India)
Registrants must be individuals or businesses with a presence in India.
Proof of Indian address or business registration.
.CN (China)
Registrants must provide a Chinese business license or identification.
Chinese administrative contact is often required.
.MX (Mexico)
Registrants must be Mexican residents or businesses.
Proof of residency or business registration in Mexico.
.CH (Switzerland)
Registrants must be Swiss residents or businesses.
Proof of a Swiss address or registration may be required.
.SE (Sweden)
Registrants must have a connection to Sweden, such as a Swedish business number or ID number for individuals.
.RU (Russia)
Registrants must be Russian residents or businesses.
Proof of Russian address or company registration.
.HK (Hong Kong)
Registrants must be Hong Kong residents or businesses.
Proof of Hong Kong residency or business registration is required.
.NO (Norway)
Registrants must be Norwegian residents or businesses.
Norwegian national identification number may be required for individuals.
Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) with Additional Requirements
.XXX (Adult Entertainment)
Restricted to adult entertainment websites.
Registrants must be active members of the adult industry and provide self-certification.
.NYC (New York City)
Registrants must be individuals or entities with a valid connection to New York City.
A New York City address or business registration is required.
.TEL (Telecommunications)
Intended for telecommunications companies or professionals.
Proof of telecommunications service or related business activity may be required.
.PRO (Professional Services)
Registrants must be qualified professionals in their respective fields (e.g., doctors, lawyers, engineers).
Professional certification may be required.
.AERO (Aerospace Industry)
Registrants must be involved in the aerospace industry (e.g., manufacturers, service providers, suppliers).
Documentation of industry involvement required.
.MUSEUM (Museums and Cultural Institutions)
Reserved for museums and related institutions.
Proof of museum status and cultural significance required.
.ASIA (Asia-Pacific Region)
Registrants must have a presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Valid proof of business or residency in the region may be required.
.CO (Colombia)
Requires a connection to Colombia (e.g., a Colombian address or business registration).
Local contact information may be required for foreign registrants.
.BIZ (Business)
Primarily for business-related websites.
Registrants must provide proof of legitimate business use, though there are fewer strict requirements than ccTLDs.
Additional Notes
The exact requirements can vary depending on the registrar and the specific TLD policies.
Some TLDs may require a local administrative contact within the country (e.g., for .ES, .FR, .IT) if the registrant is not located within the country.
Some TLDs require documentation verification (e.g., proof of business registration, residency, or professional certifications).
Specialty TLDs (e.g., .PRO, .XXX, .AERO) often require registrants to provide proof of eligibility related to the specific category or industry.