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Register a .us domain — United States's domain extension

.us is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United States. It tells visitors your website is rooted in United States and builds instant local trust.

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.us at a glance

Term
1–10 years
Eligibility
Restricted
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.us registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .us domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–10 years
Renewal term
1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Yes — see below
Extra registrant data
Required — see below
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry
Possible for up to 44 days — a late fee may apply
Registry quarantine
28 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1985
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS

Before you register a .us domain

  • You need a real connection to the US: US citizens or residents, US organisations, or foreign organisations with a genuine US presence.
  • At registration you state your Nexus category and certify that you meet it (the policy also asks to certify that name servers are in the US).
  • The registry runs checks; a failed Nexus check leads to a 30-day hold and then cancellation.

Information you’ll need to provide

  • Nexus Category

    Natural person who is a United States citizen · Natural person who is a permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories. A U.S. Organization incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. States, the District of Columbia, or any of the U.S. Possessions or territories or 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 a U.S. Federal, state, or local government entity or a political subdivision thereof. · C21 - U.S. Organization incorporated within one of the 50 states or a U.S. Territory. An entity or organization that has a bona fide presence in the Unite States of America or any of its possessions or territories. · Regularly engages in lawful activities (sales of goods or services or other business, commercial or non-commercial, including not-for-profit relations in the United States). · Entity has an office or other facility in the US.

  • Applicant Purpose

    Business For Profit · Non-Profit · Personal · Educational · Governmental

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: usTLD (Registry Services, LLC) registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .us domain?

Signal a clear local presence in United States.

Build trust with customers in United States who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to United States.

Protect your brand by securing its .us version.

Who .us is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the United States market.

How to register a .us domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .us domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details plus the extra information the .us registry asks for (listed on this page).
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .us registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.

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.us domain FAQs

.us domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

.us has registration rules set by its registry: You need a real connection to the US: US citizens or residents, US organisations, or foreign organisations with a genuine US presence. At registration you state your Nexus category and certify that you meet it (the policy also asks to certify that name servers are in the US).

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .us registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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