.*.UK - Details for .*.UK domain name registration

.*.UK is the extension for domain names in the United Kingdom. Realtime Register is an official member of Nominet. We arrange for registration, transfer or change of your .*.uk domain name quickly and efficient. The Registry for .*.uk domain names you can find at http://www.nominet.org.uk/.

For who is a .*.uk domain name registration meant?

.*.uk is devided in different second level domain names (SLDs), for each type SLD there are different rules:

• .co.uk For commercial companies
• .me.uk Fro individuals
• .org.uk For commercial companies and organisations
• .ltd.uk Only for registered trademarks
• .plc.uk Only for registered trademarks
• .net.uk For internet service providers

Are there specific requirements for .*.uk domain name registration?

Minimum 3 characters. Maximum 63 characters. At least two character has to be in the domain name (not only numbers). You can't start or end a .*.ukdomain name with a ("-") sign. You can't begin with ("xn----").

Additional requirements for a .*.uk domain name

Additional requirements you can find in Appendix .*.uk of the General Terms and Conditions. Upon registration of a .*.uk domain name, the dealer, customer and end-user agree with these additional terms and conditions. The dealer/reseller declares to make the General Terms and Conditions as well as Appendix .*.uk subject to the contract which he has with his customer or end-user (i.e. the domain name holder).

Special info
Minimum registration period:	2 years
Transfer policy:	The transfer costs do not include a renewal of the domain. The registration period will remain intact, the domain will be renewed on the original expiry date.
Contract needed?	Yes