What domain extension is this?
.UK is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom.
What are the requirements & restrictions for this domain extension?
There are no restrictions on who can register .UK (.uk, .co.uk,.me.uk & .org.uk) domain name. It can be register by any individual or business in any country.
However, registrant contact information must be true, valid and complete.
If registry deemed that the registrant contact information is incomplete or invalid, they reserve the right to suspend or delete the domain without any refund.
What kind of domain extension does WebNIC offer?
WebNIC currently offer .uk, .co.uk, .me.uk and .org.uk.
What document is required for this domain extension?
The contact Information of .CO.UK domain such as name, organization, address will be validated.
Registrant are required to provide the appropriate proof of identity as shown in below for further review:
| Company Type | Required Documents |
| For Individual Application |
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| For Organization Applicant |
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If there is NO valid evidence provided within 29 days, the domain will be suspended by registry.
What is the length limitation for this domain extension?
Minimum 1 / Maximum 63 characters.
What is the terms of registration?
1 to 10 years.
Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes. Partners are allowed to delete a .uk domain name after registered, however, registration fee is not refundable.
What is the terms of renewal?
1 to 10 years.
How does the Domain Life Cycle work for this domain extension?
After a .uk domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:
| 28 days Renewal Grace Period |
28 days Redemption Grace Period |
0 days Pending Delete |
If partners did not renew or restore the domain name, it will be released for public re-registration approximately after 56 days from expiry date. However we are unable advise the exact date of domain release. Please note that domain re-registration is on first-come, first-served basis.
What is the procedure for transferring the domain registrar under this domain extension?
YES.
Partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .uk domain name. Please note that domain will extend for 1 year after completion.
What is/reseller-transfer/ the procedure for transferring the domain reseller under this domain extension?
Yes.
Partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .uk domain name. Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion.
Please refer to Reseller Transfer for more detail information.
Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for this domain extension?
No, WebNIC does not provide IDN.uk domain name at this moment.