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What you need to register a .dk domain

.dk helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Denmark. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.

ccTLDDenmark
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration time1 Day
Extension typeccTLD
Associated country or territoryDenmark
Registration length1 year(s)
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
Supported languagesDanish,
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .dk?

No

Is there any other information needed to register a .dk domain?

Yes Transfers: If you're planning to transfer your .dk domain to a different registrar, please note that you cannot complete the transfer while using SoxDomains's default nameservers. If your domain currently uses our default nameservers, you must submit a nameserver change before proceeding with the transfer. Term: Due to strict Danish consumer protection laws, the registry has restricted domain registrations and renewals to one-year terms only.

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .dk?

Yes To comply with the NIS2 Directive and Danish data accuracy regulations, we are required to verify the identity of all .DK registrants. Verification is mandatory for New Registrations (before activation), Contact Updates, and Incoming Domain Transfers. The following is required to complete the Identity verification: Government ID: Passport, Driver's License, or National ID. Live Selfie: You must take a real-time photo via the verification link with your device's camera. Proof of Address: A utility bill, bank statement, or rental agreement. For Organizations Only: You must also provide Organization Documents such as a Tax or VAT ID document, a business registration, a business license, or articles of incorporation. Important for Organizations: Per registry requirements, the registrant email for organizations will be publicly visible. Therefore, this email cannot contain Personal Ide...

Are Individual .dk domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .dk?

Yes

Are some .dk domain names restricted?

Yes Violating rights of third parties, names contrary to good domain practice are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .dk?

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.dk Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .dk domain names?

.dk domain names are available for 1 year(s).

How long does it take to register my .dk domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .dk during general availability is 1 Day.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .dk domain names?

.dk Domain Names must: have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.dk); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.dk).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .dk domain?

DNSSEC is not available for .dk domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .dk?

Trustee Service is not available for .dk extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .dk domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .dk requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .dk registration information (Private Registration)?

No. At present the .dk domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.

What is the grace period for .dk domain name?

Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again.

Who is the registry that manages .dk domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .dk Top Level Domain is DK Hostmaster. You may visit them at https://www.dk-hostmaster.dk/en.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: DK Hostmaster

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