Colonelserver – Domain Registration Restrictions & Special Requirements (2025 Edition)

Certain domain extensions are subject to specific registration policies set by their respective registries. These policies may include identity verification, residency requirements, professional credentials, industry eligibility, or technical conditions such as mandatory HTTPS.

To ensure a smooth registration process, please review the restrictions listed below before placing an order.

1. Domains That Require Mandatory HTTPS (Security-Focused TLDs)

Several extensions operated by Google Registry enforce strict HTTPS usage. Websites on these domains must serve all traffic over SSL, and non-secure connections are blocked by default.

TLDs with mandatory HTTPS:
.app, .dev, .page, .new, .zip, .mov, .dad, .foo, .how, .soy, .chrome, .prof

What this means:
You must install an SSL certificate and configure HTTPS immediately after activation.

2. Financial & Regulated Industry Domains

These extensions are tightly controlled and require proof of eligibility. Applications may be reviewed by the registry, and inaccurate information can lead to suspension.

.bank

Restricted to verified banks, financial institutions, and regulated entities.
Documentation typically includes proof of charter, regulatory license, and organization details matching the domain name.

.insurance

Available only to licensed insurance providers or entities affiliated with the insurance industry.
A valid industry license is required.

.creditunion

Exclusively for registered credit unions.
EIN or federal charter documentation must be provided.

3. Profession-Specific Domains

Certain TLDs are reserved for individuals or organizations with recognized professional credentials.

Legal & Attorney Domains:

.law, .lawyer, .attorney, .abogado, .advokat
A valid license to practice law and proof of membership in a bar association are required.

Medical & Healthcare Domains:

.doctor, .md, .dds, .dentist
Registrants must hold an active medical or dental license from a recognized authority.

Accounting:

.cpa
Registration limited to Certified Public Accountants and approved CPA firms.

4. Government, Institutional & International Organization Domains

These extensions are not available for general registration and require formal eligibility.

.gov

Restricted to U.S. governmental entities.
A formal authorization letter is required.

.mil

Reserved for the U.S. military.

.int

Available only to treaty-based international organizations.
Proof of formation under an international treaty must be provided.

.edu

Limited to accredited post-secondary educational institutions in the United States.
Verification through CHEA/DoE accreditation databases is required.

5. Geographic TLDs With Residency or Local Presence Requirements

Some country-code domains require registrants to have a physical address or legal presence in that region.

Europe

.eu – Registrant must reside or be established within the European Union.

.fr – Valid French contact information is required; ID or company documents may be requested.

.es – Requires DNI/NIE for individuals or CIF for registered companies.

.it – Registration limited to entities or residents within the EU.

.de – Registrants must provide accurate German contact details; registry may request verification.

.fi – May require Finnish Business ID or EU presence.

.pl – Occasional identity verification applies depending on the registrant type.

North America

.us – Requires U.S. citizenship, residency, or a legitimate U.S. presence.

.ca – Must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements (CPR), including a valid Canadian address/ID or corporate registration.

Asia

.cn – Mandatory real-name verification (national ID, passport, or business license).

.jp – Japanese address required for most categories.

.kr – Korean national ID or business registration certificate required.

.sg – Requires SingPass verification or a UEN for organizations.

.hk – Hong Kong ID or passport may be requested.

.tw – Certain second-level domains require local documentation.

Middle East

.sa – Requires Saudi national ID or company commercial registration.

6. Identity-Verified Domains

These domains require mandatory submission of identity or business documents at the time of registration:

.cn, .my, .th, .id, .vn, .ru, .tr

Required documents may include:

Passport or national ID

Business license

Trademark certificates (where applicable)

Signed verification forms

7. Sponsored & Community-Based Domains

Some extensions are operated by sponsoring organizations and require membership or proof of affiliation.

.aero

Restricted to members of the aviation community.
An Aero-ID or industry affiliation is required.

.coop

Only for legally recognized cooperatives.
Official cooperative registration documents must be submitted.

.museum

Available exclusively to accredited museums.
Registrants may be asked to provide an ICOM number or other documentation.

.jobs

Intended for employers and HR departments.
Proof of organizational identity may be requested.

8. Adult & Sensitive Content Domains

.xxx, .adult, .sex, .porn

Registrants must comply with ICM Registry policies.
These domains are intended for adult-related businesses and may be suspended for misuse or misrepresentation.

9. Trademark-Sensitive or Industry-Justified Domains

Certain registries may require justification or trademark references depending on the domain name and intended use.

Examples include:
.tm, .ltda, .eco, .pharmacy, .realtor, .arab

Requirements vary by registry and may include trademark certificates, business documentation, or usage statements.

10.Domains with Additional Requirements (Europe)

.PT (Portugal)

Registrants may be asked to provide a valid identification document or company registration.
Accurate contact information is mandatory.

.CH (Switzerland)

Open for global registrants, but all contact details must be valid and verifiable.
False or unreachable information may result in suspension.

.BE (Belgium)

Registrant data must be accurate and complete.
DNS must be configured correctly at the time of registration.

.NO (Norway)

Restricted to Norwegian residents and businesses.
Individuals must provide a national ID number; companies must provide an organization number.

.SE (Sweden)

Registrants must provide accurate contact details.
The registry may request ID or business documentation for verification.

.DK (Denmark)

Individuals must confirm identity.
Danish companies must provide a valid CVR number.

.IE (Ireland)

One of the most verification-heavy European ccTLDs.
Documentation may include:
– Passport or ID
– Proof of address
– Company registration documents
– Proof of connection to the requested domain name

.GR (Greece)

May require national ID or company registration document.
Registry can request verification for certain domain names.

.BG (Bulgaria)

Some domain names require proof of trademark, business registration, or legal rights.

.RO (Romania)

Registry may request identity or company verification for certain cases.

.LT (Lithuania)

Contact information must be accurate; verification may be requested.

.LV (Latvia)

Registrant may be required to provide a national ID number or company registration.

.EE (Estonia)

Strong validation requirements; registrant must ensure accurate and verifiable data.

.SK (Slovakia)

Registrant must provide full and valid contact details.
Certain names may require supporting documentation.

.SI (Slovenia)

Standard contact verification applies; inaccurate information can lead to suspension.

.HR (Croatia)

May require national ID or company documents depending on the registrant type.

.HU (Hungary)

Registrant must provide valid identification or company records upon request.

.CZ (Czech Republic)

Contact information must be correct; registry may require ID verification.

.LU (Luxembourg)

A valid and reachable address is mandatory; registry may request verification if needed.

11. Additional Usage-Restricted Domains

.bot

Must be connected to an approved bot project (Amazon Bot Services).

.tel

Intended for contact directory services; usage restrictions apply.

.af

Depending on the registrant type, local presence or identity documentation may be required.

Final Notes

Registration of restricted domains may take additional time due to verification by the registry.

Providing incorrect or incomplete information can lead to cancellation or suspension of the domain.

Colonelserver may request supporting documents when required by the registry to ensure compliance.

These rules may change based on registry updates; we recommend checking this page periodically.