.com registration requirements
A .com is a globally recognised generic top-level domain open to registrants worldwide
.com began as an abbreviation for commercial, but it is now used by businesses, organisations, projects and individuals around the world. Registration does not prove that a company is incorporated or based in a particular country.
What should you check before applying?
The extension alone does not determine eligibility. Check the exact namespace, the applicant and the relationship between the name and that applicant.
- 1Choose the exact namespace
Choose .com when global familiarity suits the audience and an appropriate name is available.
- 2Confirm who will hold it
Any eligible person or organisation can normally be the holder. Use accurate contact details.
- 3Collect the right evidence
No local-presence document is normally required, but registrar verification and ICANN rules still apply.
- 4Keep eligibility details current
Keep the registrant email current, renew on time and maintain account security.
What are the important .com registration details?
Use this summary to prepare, then follow the fields and validation shown in the live order.
The domain holder matters
The registry record should identify the person or organisation entitled to hold the name, not a developer or unrelated third party.
Availability is not final approval
A name can appear available but still fail a policy or validation check. Registration completes only after the registry accepts it.
Renewal does not remove the rules
The holder normally needs to remain eligible and keep required information accurate throughout the registration.
Website and email are separate
Eligibility controls the domain registration. DNS, hosting, forwarding and mailbox services are configured after registration.
| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain, or gTLD |
| Registry | Verisign |
| Typical audience | Global or location-neutral |
| Eligibility | Generally open worldwide |
.com registration questions
Does availability guarantee registration?
No. The registry can reject or suspend an application that does not meet its rules, even if the label initially appears available.
Can a developer register it for me?
A helper can place the order, but the registry record should use the eligible holder’s accurate details and identifiers.
Can I hide all registrant information?
Privacy treatment depends on the registry and applicable law. Do not assume a proxy service is permitted for every extension.
What if I am unsure whether I qualify?
Check the registry rule linked above before ordering, or ask UKC Support with the proposed holder type and extension. Do not send identity documents in an ordinary ticket unless requested through a secure route.
Eligibility checked?
Search the name and review the live application
Use accurate holder details and stop before payment if the requested evidence does not match your situation.