{"id":4538,"date":"2023-11-01T19:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T19:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/?p=4538"},"modified":"2026-08-14T18:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:58:28","slug":"what-are-us-cctld-for-united-states-domain-registration-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/what-are-us-cctld-for-united-states-domain-registration-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":".us Domain Registration Requirements for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ukc-organic-guide\">\n  <section class=\"ukc-organic-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"us-domain-answer\">\n    <p class=\"ukc-organic-kicker\">Current usTLD Nexus rules checked 14 August 2026<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"us-domain-answer\">A .us registrant must have a qualifying United States connection under the usTLD Nexus Requirements<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ukc-organic-lead\"><strong>Eligibility is broader than having a US postal address, but it is not open to everybody without conditions.<\/strong> A qualifying citizen, permanent resident, US organisation, or foreign entity with a genuine US presence or lawful US activity may fit a Nexus category.<\/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_us_requirements\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"top\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"domain-search\">Search Domain Names<\/a>\n      <a class=\"ukc-organic-text-link\" href=\"#us-nexus-categories\">Check the Nexus categories<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ukc-organic-facts\" aria-label=\"US domain requirements summary\">\n      <article><span>NEXUS<\/span><strong>US connection<\/strong><small>Choose the correct category<\/small><\/article>\n      <article><span>ACCURATE<\/span><strong>Registrant data<\/strong><small>Keep it current and verifiable<\/small><\/article>\n      <article><span>NO<\/span><strong>Anonymous proxy<\/strong><small>Not permitted under current policy<\/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=\"#us-nexus-categories\">Nexus categories<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#us-business-nexus\">Business examples<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#us-registration-data\">Details needed<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#us-domain-privacy\">Privacy<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#us-registration-steps\">Order steps<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#us-questions\">Questions<\/a>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <aside class=\"ukc-organic-warning\"><strong>A US agent or forwarding address does not automatically create eligibility.<\/strong> The registrant must genuinely meet and maintain one of the Nexus categories. False contact or Nexus information can lead to a compliance investigation, suspension or cancellation.<\/aside>\n\n  <h2 id=\"us-nexus-categories\">Which .us Nexus category applies?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"usTLD Nexus categories\" tabindex=\"0\">\n    <table class=\"ukc-organic-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Category<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Who may qualify<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What to establish<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">US individual<\/th><td>A United States citizen or permanent resident<\/td><td>Accurate identity and contact details supporting that status<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">US organisation<\/th><td>An entity incorporated or otherwise organised in the United States, a state, the District of Columbia or a US territory or possession<\/td><td>The organisation&#8217;s genuine legal existence and current registrant information<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Bona fide US presence<\/th><td>A foreign individual or organisation with a real presence in the United States<\/td><td>Regular lawful US activities, an office or facility, or another qualifying connection under the current policy<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The provider may ask the registrant to select a Nexus category, state the country of citizenship or organisation, and provide further information when the registry reviews eligibility.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"us-business-nexus\">What can count as a bona fide US business presence?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-grid two\">\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Regular lawful US activities<\/h3><p>A foreign organisation that genuinely and regularly conducts lawful business or other activities in the United States may qualify.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>A real US office or facility<\/h3><p>An established office, branch or facility can support the Nexus when it is connected to the registrant&#8217;s actual operations.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Genuine trade with US customers<\/h3><p>Substantial lawful sales or services in the United States may be relevant, but the registrant should be able to explain and evidence the activity.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>A simple intention is not enough<\/h3><p>Wanting US visitors, buying a mailbox or planning future sales does not by itself prove the required bona fide presence.<\/p><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n  <aside class=\"ukc-organic-note\"><strong>Use the registrant&#8217;s real facts, not a template answer.<\/strong> Where eligibility depends on business activities rather than citizenship or incorporation, record the basis and keep supporting evidence in case the registry asks.<\/aside>\n\n  <h2 id=\"us-registration-data\">Which information may be required?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-grid two\">\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Registrant identity<\/h3><p>The legal name of the qualifying individual or organisation, with the correct registrant type.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Contact information<\/h3><p>Current postal address, email address and telephone number belonging to the registered name holder.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Nexus selection<\/h3><p>The category and supporting country or jurisdiction information requested by the registrar&#8217;s .us application.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Evidence on request<\/h3><p>Identity, incorporation, permanent residence, office or lawful-activity evidence if the registry or provider verifies the claim.<\/p><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"us-domain-privacy\">Can a .us domain use WHOIS privacy or a proxy?<\/h2>\n  <p><strong>Anonymous and proxy registrations are not permitted under the current usTLD privacy-services policy.<\/strong> The registered name holder must provide complete and accurate registration data that belongs to that holder. Do not assume that the privacy protection available for another extension applies to .us.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"US domain privacy and data checks\" tabindex=\"0\">\n    <table class=\"ukc-organic-table\">\n      <thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Question<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Current practical answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Can the registrar replace the registrant with its own proxy?<\/th><td>No, the current policy prohibits anonymous or proxy registration that prevents the registry from receiving and displaying the true required data<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Must the data be accurate?<\/th><td>Yes, accurate and current data is fundamental to Nexus enforcement and registry administration<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Can the registry check the information?<\/th><td>Yes, the registry and registrar can investigate Nexus, WHOIS accuracy, abuse and policy complaints<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><th scope=\"row\">Can policy change later?<\/th><td>Yes, so review the current usTLD policy and provider terms at registration and renewal<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Read the registry&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.about.us\/policies\/us-privacy-services-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ukc-organic-cta=\"source\" data-ukc-organic-destination=\"ustld-privacy\"><strong>current .us privacy-services policy<\/strong><\/a> before submitting personal or business details.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"us-registration-steps\">How should you prepare a .us registration?<\/h2>\n  <ol class=\"ukc-organic-steps\">\n    <li><span>1<\/span><div><strong>Identify the registrant<\/strong><p>Decide which individual or organisation will hold the domain and control renewal and transfer.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>2<\/span><div><strong>Select the Nexus category<\/strong><p>Use citizenship, permanent residence, US organisation or genuine US presence facts that actually apply.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>3<\/span><div><strong>Prepare supporting facts<\/strong><p>Keep identity, company, office or lawful-activity information ready if the claim is reviewed.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>4<\/span><div><strong>Search the exact name<\/strong><p>Check availability, spelling, rights conflicts, registration term, normal renewal price and VAT.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>5<\/span><div><strong>Enter true contact details<\/strong><p>Do not substitute a privacy proxy or unrelated address for the registered name holder&#8217;s required data.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><span>6<\/span><div><strong>Maintain compliance<\/strong><p>Update information and reassess eligibility if citizenship, company status, address or US activities change.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2>Which mistakes put a .us registration at risk?<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-grid two\">\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Choosing a category for convenience<\/h3><p>The category must match the registrant. Do not select US citizen or organisation status merely to pass the form.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Using a proxy contact<\/h3><p>Current .us rules do not permit the ordinary anonymous proxy route available under many other extensions.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Describing only future plans<\/h3><p>A wish to enter the US market is weaker than current regular lawful activities, an office or another established presence.<\/p><\/article>\n    <article class=\"ukc-organic-card\"><h3>Ignoring a Nexus enquiry<\/h3><p>Respond promptly with accurate information. Leaving the request unanswered can lead to the domain being suspended or cancelled.<\/p><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"us-questions\">.us registration questions<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"ukc-organic-faq\">\n    <details open><summary>Can a UK citizen register a .us domain?<\/summary><p>Not solely because they are a UK citizen. They need another qualifying Nexus, such as US permanent residence or a genuine bona fide presence in the United States.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can a UK company register .us?<\/summary><p>It may qualify if it regularly conducts lawful activities in the United States or maintains another genuine qualifying presence. Keep evidence supporting the selected Nexus category.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Is a US mailing address enough?<\/summary><p>Not automatically. The registrant must meet a Nexus category. An unrelated mailbox, agent or forwarding address does not by itself create the required connection.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can I use domain privacy?<\/summary><p>Anonymous and proxy registrations are prohibited under the current .us policy. Review what data the registry and provider require before ordering.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>What happens if eligibility changes?<\/summary><p>Update the registration and ask the provider what options remain. A registrant that no longer meets Nexus should not simply leave inaccurate information in place.<\/p><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Where are the controlling rules?<\/summary><p>The registry maintains the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.about.us\/policies\" rel=\"noopener\">usTLD policies and governance documents<\/a>. Those policies and the registration agreement control the domain.<\/p><\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <section class=\"ukc-organic-final\" aria-labelledby=\"us-domain-final\">\n    <div><p class=\"ukc-organic-kicker\">Confirm the Nexus before ordering<\/p><h2 id=\"us-domain-final\">Register .us only to a holder with a genuine and supportable United States connection<\/h2><p>Choose the correct category, keep the registrant data accurate and understand the current privacy restriction before payment.<\/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_us_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 usTLD Nexus rules checked 14 August 2026 A .us registrant must have a qualifying United States connection under the usTLD Nexus Requirements Eligibility is broader than having a US postal address, but it is not open to everybody without conditions. 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