.IS Domain Requirements & Criteria Iceland FAQ - Can a foreigner register an .is domain?
- Foreign registrants, who are not domiciled in Iceland, can register a .is domain on the basis of:
a) Owning a registered trade mark with the Icelandic Patent Office. Only one domain may be registered on the basis of each trade mark. The trade mark must consist of letters or numerals exclusively. The registrant must specify a Icelandic agent administrative contact for the domain.
b) Holding an international legal status or being internationally regarded as having such status. Examples are foreign embassies, organizations constituted under international law and international sports federations. The registrant must specify an Icelandic agent administrative contact for the domain.
In both cases the registrant should begin by contacting a agent which will in many cases administer the registration of a domain for foreign parties.
- What is the procedure for applicants who are residents of Iceland?
- 1. All domestic legal entities registered with an Id. No. and name in the Public Register of Enterprises or the National Register of the Statistical Bureau of Iceland are eligible to apply for a domain according to these rules.
2. A domestic applicant may register a unrestricted number of domains.
- What is the procedure for foreign applicants?
- 1. A foreign legal entity with no Icelandic Id. No. may apply for a domain on the basis of a registered trade mark which is already registered with the Icelandic Patent Office. Only one domain may be applied for on the basis of each trade mark. The trade mark must consist of letters and/or numerals exclusively. A foreign applicant shall specify an Icelandic agent as administrative contact for the domain.
2. A foreign party holding an international legal status, or internationally regarded as having such a status may apply for one domain. Examples are foreign embassies, organizations constituted under international law and international sports federations. A foreign applicant shall specify an Icelandic agent as administrative contact for the domain.
- What are the general rules to follow when registering a domain name?
- 1. The general rule for registrations of domains with ISNIC is "first come, first served". This shall apply if there are two or more applications for the same domain and when both applicants meet the conditions established for the delegation.
2. ISNIC reserves the right to reject applications for domains if the conditions for the domain name are not observed or the name does not comply with the traditions and general rules of the Internet.
3. ISNIC can at any time request documents confirming that the applicant meets the conditions set with regard to the registration of domains.
4. An applicant who registers a domain becomes the registrant of that domain in accordance with ISNIC's rules. The registrant is responsible for ensuring that the use of the domain is within the limits of Icelandic law as current at any time. The registrant is also responsible for the payment of any fees due regarding delegation and renewal of the domain.
5. The registrant/domain holder is under obligation to comply with the decision of a special Board of Appeals for domains.
6. The registrant/domain holder is under obligation to compensate ISNIC for any damage that the use of the domain may cause ISNIC.
7. ISNIC reserves the right to reject applications for the following domains which are marked reserved in the ISNIC Registry: net.is, com.is, edu.is, gov.is, org.is, and int.is.
Source: www.isnic.is/
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