Questions before you register or transfer a .BUILDERS?
Practical answers about construction use, registry status, licensing, project claims, premium names, transfers, regional portfolios, and API management.
Who should register a .BUILDERS domain?
Home builders, contractors, renovation companies, architects, suppliers, trade educators, directories, and construction platforms can use .BUILDERS. Check a name in the .BUILDERS registration section.
Who operates the .BUILDERS registry?
IANA lists Binky Moon, LLC, part of the Identity Digital registry portfolio, as the sponsoring organization for .BUILDERS.
Is .BUILDERS restricted to licensed contractors?
No general contractor license is required by the TLD itself. Businesses remain responsible for any local licensing, insurance, advertising, and disclosure requirements.
Should a .BUILDERS website display license and service-area information?
Where required or relevant, displaying contractor numbers, service locations, insurance information, qualifications, and clear company details can help customers verify the business.
Can a developer use .BUILDERS for a specific housing project?
Yes. A project-specific domain can present plans, availability, location, progress, and contact information, but claims and images should accurately represent the development.
Can .BUILDERS names carry premium pricing?
Yes. Short trade terms, locations, materials, and high-demand construction keywords may have premium registration and renewal prices.
Can I transfer a .BUILDERS domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when eligible. Unlock the domain, obtain its authorization code, and use the NiceNIC domain transfer service.
Can a construction group register multiple .BUILDERS domains?
Yes. Use the bulk search section for developments, service regions, specialties, subsidiaries, and defensive registrations.
Can a builder directory automate domain registrations?
Eligible platforms can review the NiceNIC reseller API for registration, renewal, transfer, and portfolio management.