.US Domain Requirements & Criteria United States FAQ - Must I have a dedicated server set up when I register a .US domain?
- Yes. At least two functioning domain names servers (DNS) should be presented for the registered name at request time. Non-accordance to this requirement can result in the failure of the completion of the registration. Contact 101Domain for more information or for more help setting up DNS.
- Why is it necessary that name servers are correctly configured before the registration?
- 101Domain requires that only technically operational domains are registered, in order to avoid overloading the internet with untraceable domains. This does not mean that you have to use the domain immediately. The date of the actual launch is decided by you.
- What kind of contacts will I need to have to register a .US domain name?
- You will need three contacts: an Administrative Contact, a Technical Contact, and a Billing Contact.
- Can I count myself as one of the contacts?
- Yes. Most people are in fact, the Billing Contact. 101Domain recommmends utilizing two other sources for the Administrative and Technical contacts.
- Are there restrictions on .US domain names?
- Yes. Registration of .US domains is limited to individuals or organizations who meet the .US Nexus policy. Any U.S. citizen or resident, as well as any business or organization, including federal, state, and local government with a bona fide presence in the United States can register a .US domain name.
One of the following eligibility requirements must be met:
a) A natural person (i) who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories or (ii) whose primary place of domicile is in the United States of America or any of its possessions, or
b) Any entity or organization that is incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or any of the United States possessions or territories or (ii) organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, or any of its possessions or territories, or
c) An entity or organization (including federal, state, or local government of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof) that has a bona fide presence in the United States. See Section B.3.1 of the NeuStar proposal to the Department of Commerce for details concerning what constitutes a bona fide presence."
- Are Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) offered in .US?
- .US does not currently offer IDN registrations. However, we suggest you periodically check back here as well as the the official .US website for updates.
- Who can register a .US domain name?
- Any U.S. citizen or resident, as well as any business or organization, including federal, state, and local government with a bona fide presence in the United States can register a .US domain name.
One of the following eligibility requirements must be met:
* A natural person (i) who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories or (ii) whose primary place of domicile is in the United States of America or any of its possessions, or
* Any entity or organization that is incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or any of the United States possessions or territories or (ii) organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, or any of its possessions or territories, or
* An entity or organization (including federal, state, or local government of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof) that has a bona fide presence in the United States. See Section B.3.1 of the NeuStar proposal to the Department of Commerce for details concerning what constitutes a bona fide presence.
Source: www.nic.us
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