When should you choose a .US domain?
The .US domain is particularly well suited for projects with a presence, activity, or target audience in the United States. It clearly signals a U.S.-based focus.
U.S.-based businesses and organizations
The .US domain is ideal for businesses, self-employed professionals, or organizations established in the United States. It strengthens local credibility and clearly indicates that the activity is tied to the U.S. market.
Projects targeting the U.S. market
If your website, service, or online store primarily targets an American audience, using a .US domain can improve local recognition and relevance for that market.
Institutional or community initiatives
Institutions, community organizations, or projects with a civic or informational purpose related to the United States can benefit from a .US domain to reflect their mission and territorial scope.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .US domain, as defined by the registry and applicable rules.
Technical characteristics of the .US domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .US |
| TLD type | Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD — United States) |
| Registry | Registry Services, LLC (US Registry) |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 35 days |
| Redemption period | 30 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .US domain
The .US domain is reserved for individuals and organizations with a real and legitimate presence in the United States. To register, hold, or use a .US domain name, the registrant must meet the U.S. Nexus Requirements defined by the registry.
Eligibility requirements (Nexus Requirement)
One of the following conditions must be met:
Individuals
The registrant must be:
- a citizen of the United States
- a permanent resident of the United States
- an individual whose primary place of residence (domicile) is located in the United States or in one of its territories or possessions
Businesses and organizations
The registrant may be:
- a business or organization incorporated or registered in one of the fifty (50) U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory or possession
- an entity organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
Government institutions
The following entities are also eligible:
- the federal, state, or local governments of the United States
- any political subdivision thereof
- any organization demonstrating a bona fide presence in the United States, as defined by the registry
Bona fide presence
A bona fide presence in the United States implies an authentic and verifiable activity within U.S. territory. This presence may be commercial, professional, institutional, or organizational in nature and must be maintained for the entire duration of the domain’s use.
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