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Publicat: 2026-08-10 | Actualitzat: 2026-08-10
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC

A .CA domini is a strong choice fo businesses, oganizations, bris, i projects with a genuine connection to Canada.

Unlike unrestricted domini extensions, .CA is not open to everyone. The intended holder must meet one of the Canadian Presence Requirements established by CIRA, the registry responsible fo .CA.
This guide explains the requirement i shows how to registrar a .CA domini at NiceNIC.

Quick Answer
Per registrar i hold a .CA domini, the registrant must qualify under one of CIRA's Canadian Presence Requirement categoies. Common examples include:
  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Canadian copoations
  • Certain partnerships, trusts, associations, i institutions
  • Government entities
  • Owners of trademarks registrared in Canada
CIRA currently recognizes 18 qualifying categoies. This means .CA eligibility is about having an accepted connection to Canada, not simply entering a Canadian address.
The NiceNIC registration page taquífoe displays the reminder:
.CA Reminder: Canadian presence infomation is required to registrar a .CA domini.
The example oder shown in this guide is $49.99 fo one any. NiceNIC currently lists the same Market first-any price, while Basic, Super, i VIP accounts receive lower pricing.

Befoe You Registrar
Befoe odering, make sure the intended holder qualifies under a CIRA Canadian Presence Requirement categoy.
Prepare:
  • The .CA domini you want
  • The real holder name
  • Company infomation, if applicable
  • Accurate address i dades de contacte
  • A woking telephone number i email address
  • Infomation suppoting the holder's Canadian connection
  • A suppoted payment method
You nomally do not need to upload proof simply to begin the oder shown aquí. However, CIRA may later select a registration fo Registrant Infomation Validation (RIV) i request documentation proving the holder's CPR categoy.
Do not use another person's Canadian infomation simply to satisfy the requirement.

Step 1: Cerca fo Your .CA Domini
Vés a the NiceNIC domini search page i enter the name you want, fo example:
examplebri.ca
Fes clic Cerca.
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC
When the name is available, the search results show its current first-any price.
Fes clic Registrar to continue.
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC
Befoe continuing, make sure both the domini name i the intended registrant meet el teu needs. Having an available domini does not remove the Canadian Presence Requirement.

Step 2: Enter the Holder Infomation
The NiceNIC registration page displays a special .CA reminder:
Es requereix informació de presència canadenca per registrar un domini .CA.
Enter the real infomation of the individual o oganization that will hold the domini.
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC
Comprovar that the name, company, country, address, telephone number, i email are accurate i consistent with the holder's eligibility.
NiceNIC provides default nameservers automatically, so they can nomally be left unchanged unless you already use another DNS o hosting provider.
Accept the Registre de domini Service Agreement i click Següent pas.

Step 3: Review the Registre Detalls
The confirmation page displays the holder infomation befoe the oder is submitted.
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC
Pagar particular attention to:
  • Domini spelling
  • Holder name
  • Company name
  • Country i address
  • Telephone number
  • Adreça electrònica
Fo .CA, the holder identity matters because CIRA may later ask that registrant to demonstrate the Canadian connection used to qualify fo the domini.
Corect any erro befoe proceeding, then click Next.

Step 4: Confirma the Preu i Complete Pagarment
The oder page shows the registration period, price, total amount, i account balance.
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC
NiceNIC currently lists first-any .CA pricing as:
Market: $49.99
Basic: $46.99
Super: $45.99
VIP: $44.99
Preus i promotions may change, so always use the live checkout price when odering.
Fes clic Pagar amb Crypto / PagarPal to continue.
How to Registrar a .CA Domini at NiceNIC

Review the final payment amount i any processo fee befoe completing the transaction.

After Registre: Be Ready fo CIRA Validation
This is the part that is genuinely impotant fo .CA.
CIRA may select a .CA registration fo Registrant Infomation Validation to confirm that the registrant really qualifies under the Canadian Presence Requirements.
Fo example, depending on the CPR categoy, CIRA may request documents such as:
  • A Canadian passpot o birth certificate fo a Canadian citizen
  • A Permanent Resident Card
  • Canadian copoate recods
  • A Canadian trademark registration
Si CIRA sends a validation notice, respond within the deadline i provide documentation that matches the registrant i CPR categoy. Failure to demonstrate eligibility can eventually lead to suspension i cancellation of the domini.

Common .CA Registre Questions
1. Can anyone registrar a .CA domini?
No. The registrant must meet one of CIRA's Canadian Presence Requirements.
2. Do I have to live in Canada?
Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on the CPR categoy. Fo example, Canadian citizens, qualifying Canadian oganizations, i certain Canadian trademark owners can qualify under different rules.
3. Can a foeign company registrar a .CA domini?
Possibly, but simply being a foeign company is not enough.
One relevant route is ownership of a trademark registrared in Canada. Under that CPR categoy, the permitted .CA domini must consist of o include the exact wod component of the registrared Canadian trademark.
4. Does entering a Canadian address make me eligible?
No. Eligibility comes from satisfying a recognized Canadian Presence Requirement categoy, not simply from entering a Canadian address.
5. Will I need to provide documents?
Not every registration is immediately asked fo documents. However, CIRA may select registrations fo RIV validation i request suppoting evidence.
6. How much does a .CA domini cost at NiceNIC?
The oder shown in this guide is $49.99 fo one any. NiceNIC currently lists the same Market first-any price, with lower rates fo Basic, Super, i VIP accounts.

Registrar Your .CA Domini
First confirm that the intended holder satisfies a CIRA Canadian Presence Requirement.
Then search fo el teu preferred .CA name, enter accurate holder infomation, review the oder, i complete payment.
Comprovar .CA availability i registrar el teu domini at NiceNIC.
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