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What you need to register a .hr domain

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

ccTLDCroatia (Hrvatska)
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration time2 Days
Extension typeccTLD
Associated country or territoryCroatia (Hrvatska)
Registration lengthAvailable for 1, 2 and 5 year(s)
Local presence serviceYes
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
Supported languagesCroatian,
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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 .hr?

No

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

Yes Single and 2-character domains (including numbers and letters) are available at premium pricing. Please ask for more information.

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

Yes Croatian or EU local presence is mandatory if a trustee is not utilized. Without a trustee, the client must directly provide the following documentation to demonstrate this presence: LEGAL ENTITIES: Identity card, passport, or driver’s license of the authorized representative. Official Company Certificate clearly displaying either the EU VAT ID number or the local Croatian company OIB number. NATURAL PERSONS: Identity card, passport, driver’s license, or official certificate of residence. EU residents must also obtain an OIB number from the Croatian Authorities. Trustee service is available if you cannot meet these requirements. Please note that even when using a trustee, supporting documentation demonstrating the relationship between the registrant and the domain may still be requested.

Are Individual .hr domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .hr?

Yes

Are some .hr domain names restricted?

Yes Violating rights to third parties, names causing confusion, and names contrary to the laws of Croatia are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

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

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.hr Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

Yes Don't Have All of These Requirements for Croatia (Hrvatska) .hr? Our trustee service provides the required local contact information. Note: Registration for 2 years may be required on some extensions.

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

.hr domain names are available for 1, 2 and 5 year(s).

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

The domain registration time frame for .hr during general availability is 2 Days.

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

Domain Names must: have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 65 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.hr); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.hr).Domain cannot contain only numbers.

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

DNSSEC is not available for .hr 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 .hr?

SoxDomains provides Trustee Service for .hr extension . Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

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

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

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

No. At present the .hr 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 .hr 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 .hr domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .hr Top Level Domain is CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network. You may visit them at https://www.domene.hr/portal/home.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network

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