{"id":4528,"date":"2023-11-01T19:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T19:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/?p=4528"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:58:26","slug":"what-are-jp-cctld-for-japan-domain-registration-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/what-are-jp-cctld-for-japan-domain-registration-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":".jp Domain Registration Requirements for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ukc-organic-guide\">\n  <section class=\"ukc-organic-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"jp-domain-answer\">\n    <p class=\"ukc-organic-kicker\">Current JPRS rules checked 14 August 2026<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"jp-domain-answer\">A general-use .jp domain requires a registrant with an address in Japan where JPRS notices can be received<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ukc-organic-lead\"><strong>That is different from co.jp and other organisation-type names.<\/strong> A co.jp domain is for a qualifying company registered in Japan and is generally limited to one per organisation. Confirm the exact category before ordering.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"ukc-organic-actions\">\n      <a class=\"ukc-organic-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/domain-names\/?ukc_ref=support_jp_requirements\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"top\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"domain-search\">Search Domain Names<\/a>\n      <a class=\"ukc-organic-text-link\" href=\"#jp-domain-types\">Compare .jp types<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ukc-organic-facts\" aria-label=\"JP domain requirements summary\">\n      <article><span>.JP<\/span><strong>Japanese address<\/strong><small>Individuals or organisations<\/small><\/article>\n      <article><span>CO.JP<\/span><strong>Registered company<\/strong><small>Normally one per organisation<\/small><\/article>\n      <article><span>REGISTRY<\/span><strong>JPRS<\/strong><small>Applications through a designated provider<\/small><\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <nav class=\"ukc-organic-nav\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\n    <strong>On this page<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"#jp-domain-types\">Domain types<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#jp-eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#jp-details\">Details needed<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#jp-characters\">Characters<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#jp-registration-steps\">Order steps<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#jp-questions\">Questions<\/a>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <aside class=\"ukc-organic-warning\"><strong>Do not treat .jp, co.jp and ne.jp as interchangeable products.<\/strong> They have different registrant categories, limits and evidence requirements. This article gives a practical overview, while the current JPRS rules control the registration.<\/aside>\n\n  <h2 id=\"jp-domain-types\">Which type of JP domain fits the registrant?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"JP domain type comparison\" tabindex=\"0\">\n    <table class=\"ukc-organic-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Type<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Typical eligible registrant<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Registration limit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">example.jp<\/th><td>An individual, organisation or group with a Japanese address that can receive JPRS notices<\/td><td>No general limit on the number of general-use .jp names<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">example.prefecture.jp<\/th><td>An individual or organisation with a Japanese address, using a prefecture-type name<\/td><td>No general limit stated by JPRS<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">example.co.jp<\/th><td>A company registered in Japan that meets the co.jp category rules<\/td><td>Generally one per qualifying organisation<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">example.or.jp<\/th><td>A qualifying incorporated association, foundation or other eligible organisation<\/td><td>Generally one per qualifying organisation<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">example.ac.jp<\/th><td>A qualifying Japanese higher-education or academic institution<\/td><td>Category rules and one-organisation principle apply<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">example.go.jp<\/th><td>An eligible Japanese government body<\/td><td>Restricted category rules apply<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>JPRS also defines other organisation-type namespaces. Use its <a href=\"https:\/\/jprs.jp\/about\/jp-dom\/spec\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"source\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"jprs-types\"><strong>current JP domain types and eligibility page<\/strong><\/a> when the required name is not a general .jp.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"jp-eligibility\">What does the Japanese-address requirement mean?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-grid two\">\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Individual registrant<\/h3><p>The registrant needs an address in Japan at which the required notices can be received. Enter accurate identity and contact information.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Organisation registrant<\/h3><p>The organisation needs an appropriate Japanese head office, branch, office or comparable permanent location for a general .jp.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Overseas business<\/h3><p>A foreign company may qualify for a general .jp if it has a suitable office or branch address in Japan. A purely overseas address does not meet the rule.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Organisation-type name<\/h3><p>A co.jp or another category needs the corresponding Japanese registration or organisational status, not merely a contact address.<\/p><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n  <aside class=\"ukc-organic-note\"><strong>A provider or trustee route must be explicit and compliant.<\/strong> Do not enter a borrowed, fictional or unrelated address. Confirm whose details will be the registrant, what evidence is required and what happens if the local-presence service ends.<\/aside>\n\n  <h2 id=\"jp-details\">Which details or documents may be requested?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-grid two\">\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Registrant identity<\/h3><p>Full legal name and the correct individual or organisation type, entered consistently with supporting records.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Japanese address<\/h3><p>A complete address capable of receiving the notices required by the general-use registration rules.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Contact information<\/h3><p>A current email address, telephone number and authorised registration contact who can act on renewal, transfer and verification.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Category evidence<\/h3><p>For co.jp or another organisation-type namespace, company or institutional records proving the registrant meets that category.<\/p><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>JPRS may require evidence when reviewing the accuracy, identity, authority or eligibility behind an application. Make sure the person submitting information has permission from the relevant data subjects and organisation.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"jp-characters\">Which characters can a .jp domain use?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"JP domain character rules\" tabindex=\"0\">\n    <table class=\"ukc-organic-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Name type<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Characters<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Length<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">ASCII general-use .jp<\/th><td>Latin letters, digits and hyphens, subject to the technical placement rules<\/td><td>3 to 63 characters in the label<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Japanese general-use .jp<\/th><td>Supported Japanese scripts and specified marks, with the registry&#8217;s normalisation rules<\/td><td>1 to 15 characters in the Japanese label<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Organisation-type ASCII name<\/th><td>Latin letters, digits and hyphens<\/td><td>3 to 63 characters in the label<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Organisation-type Japanese name<\/th><td>Not available in the same way as a general-use Japanese .jp label<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Uppercase and lowercase are treated as the same domain. Before choosing a Japanese internationalised name, test whether the intended website, email and customer software support it reliably. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/jprs.jp\/about\/jp-dom\/character\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"source\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"jprs-characters\"><strong>official JPRS character guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"jp-registration-steps\">How should you prepare a .jp application?<\/h2>\n  <ol class=\"ukc-organic-steps\">\n    <li><span>1<\/span><div><strong>Choose the correct namespace<\/strong><p>Decide whether the registrant needs general .jp, co.jp or another category before searching.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>2<\/span><div><strong>Confirm eligibility<\/strong><p>Verify the Japanese address, organisational status and any one-name-per-organisation limit.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>3<\/span><div><strong>Check the exact string<\/strong><p>Search availability and confirm the spelling, character type and any conflicting rights.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>4<\/span><div><strong>Prepare accurate records<\/strong><p>Use matching legal, address and contact data and gather any company or category evidence.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>5<\/span><div><strong>Review provider terms<\/strong><p>Check registration and renewal pricing, VAT, validation, local-presence responsibilities and transfer support.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>6<\/span><div><strong>Respond to verification<\/strong><p>Complete any registry or provider request promptly and keep the Japanese eligibility information current.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2>What should you check after registration?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-grid two\">\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Registrant and status<\/h3><p>Confirm the registry record identifies the intended registrant and that the domain is active.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>DNS and services<\/h3><p>A registration alone does not create a website or mailbox. Configure suitable DNS, hosting and email separately.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Renewal responsibility<\/h3><p>Record the renewal date, normal renewal price and person responsible for the registrar account and payment method.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Continuing eligibility<\/h3><p>Update the provider if the Japanese address, company status, local contact or other qualifying information changes.<\/p><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"jp-questions\">.jp registration questions<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-faq\">\n    <details open><summary>Can a UK resident register a .jp domain?<\/summary><p>Not with only a UK address. A general-use .jp registrant must have a qualifying address in Japan at which JPRS notices can be received.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can a foreign company register .jp?<\/summary><p>It may qualify for a general .jp if it has a suitable office, branch or comparable location in Japan. Confirm the current evidence and provider process before ordering.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can a foreign company register co.jp?<\/summary><p>A co.jp name requires the company to meet that Japanese organisation category, normally including registration in Japan. A Japanese contact address alone is not the same qualification.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>How many .jp domains can one registrant hold?<\/summary><p>General-use .jp names have no general numerical limit. Organisation-type domains such as co.jp are generally limited to one for each qualifying organisation.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can I register a Japanese-language .jp?<\/summary><p>General-use .jp supports Japanese labels under JPRS character and length rules. Check application, browser and email compatibility before relying on one.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Where are the controlling rules?<\/summary><p>JPRS publishes the <a href=\"https:\/\/jprs.jp\/about\/dom-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">current JP domain rules<\/a>. Those rules and the applicable provider agreement control the registration.<\/p><\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <section class=\"ukc-organic-final\" aria-labelledby=\"jp-domain-final\">\n    <div><p class=\"ukc-organic-kicker\">Confirm the category before the name<\/p><h2 id=\"jp-domain-final\">Use the correct Japanese presence and organisation details for the .jp type you need<\/h2><p>Search availability only after confirming eligibility, evidence, renewal responsibility and the exact JPRS namespace.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ukc-organic-final-actions\">\n      <a class=\"ukc-organic-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/domain-names\/?ukc_ref=support_jp_requirements\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"final\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"domain-search\">Search Domain Names<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"support\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"support\">Ask UKC Before Ordering<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current JPRS rules checked 14 August 2026 A general-use .jp domain requires a registrant with an address in Japan where JPRS notices can be received That is different from co.jp and other organisation-type names. 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