.pt Domain Name Information

Registration of a domain name is not admissible when it:

1. Corresponds to an already registered name within the same hierarchy;
2. Manifestly corresponds to obscene language or words or expressions contrary to the law;
3. Corresponds to a protected Portuguese or European designation of origin or to a geographical indication under the applicable law;
4. Corresponds to a geographical name in accordance with and for the following purposes:
• the name of a country
• the name of a Portuguese civil parish, municipality or administrative region
• the name of a foreign capital or city which, due to its notoriety and relevance, is of common knowledge

Domain name must also not correspond to the reproduction of a trademark, name or designation of broad and widespread knowledge that constitutes an abusive appropriation of a right or interest of a legally protected third party, done in bad faith.

Domain names cannot correspond to well-known or prestigious brands that belong to someone else or to a geographical name.

The registry will contact the registrant directly whenever further proof of contact is required. Please do not ignore email requests from the .PT registry.

Emails will be sent from [email protected] but documents are to be provided to [email protected] within 48 hours or the domain is taken down.