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What you need to register a .nz domain

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

ccTLDNew Zealand
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typeccTLD
Associated country or territoryNew Zealand
Registration length1 - 10 years
DNS security supportSupported | Learn how to add DNSSEC
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
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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 .nz?

No

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

Yes The Domain Name Commission is a subsidiary of InternetNZ, appointed by InternetNZ to develop and monitor a competitive registrar market, as well as create a fair environment for the registration and management of .nz domain names. The Domain Name Commission authorizes and de-authorizes domain name providers. This is to ensure the best service possible for .nz domain name holders. They field inquiries, questions and complaints about registrars and their compliance with .nz policies and validate the registration information supplied for .nz domain names. The Domain Name Commission also administers a free to file Dispute Resolution Service for disputes over who should be the registrant of a .nz domain name. More information about the Domain Name Commission can be found on the Registry's website at www.dnc.org.nz/about/about-the-commission/what-we-do.

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

No

Are Individual .nz domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .nz?

Yes

Are some .nz domain names restricted?

Yes Violating rights of third parties, names and activities contrary to local and international laws is prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

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

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.nz Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

.nz domain names are available for 1-10 years.

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

The domain registration time frame for .nz during general availability is Instant.

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

.nz 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.nz); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.nz).

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

DNSSEC is available for .nz domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .nz domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .nz Top Level Domain is Internet NZ. You may visit them at https://dnc.org.nz/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Internet NZ

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