Questions before you register or transfer a .VOTE?
Short answers for campaigns and civic projects checking naming, public trust, transfer, renewal, bulk search, or reseller support.
What is a .VOTE domain and who operates it?
.VOTE is a generic top-level domain operated by Monolith Registry LLC within the Identity Digital ecosystem. It is designed for campaigns, voter information, civic participation, advocacy, and election-related projects.
Who can register a .VOTE domain?
.VOTE is generally available to individuals, campaigns, organizations, agencies, and platforms worldwide, subject to availability and applicable registry, registrar, election, trademark, and local-law requirements.
Does a .VOTE domain mean the website is an official election authority?
No. The extension describes a voting or civic purpose but does not prove government status, endorsement, ballot access, or candidate authorization. The website should clearly identify its owner and avoid misleading voters.
What names work well with .VOTE?
Candidate names, campaign slogans, district or city names, issue campaigns, ballot initiatives, voter-education projects, and participation phrases can work when the full name remains clear and lawful.
What DNS and security setup should a campaign use?
Use reliable nameservers, HTTPS, protected administrator access, SPF, DKIM and DMARC for campaign email, and monitoring for unauthorized DNS changes. Keep recovery access with authorized campaign personnel.
Can I transfer a .VOTE domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when it is eligible under standard gTLD transfer rules. Unlock it, obtain the authorization code, and submit it through the NiceNIC transfer page.
What should happen to a .VOTE domain after an election?
Decide before registration whether the domain will remain an archive, support a future campaign, redirect to a public record, or be allowed to expire. Keep renewal and ownership decisions documented to prevent confusion or loss.
Can I compare candidate, district, or issue names in bulk?
Yes. Use the availability search for one idea or compare candidate, slogan, district, initiative, and defensive names in the bulk registration section.
Can campaign platforms automate .VOTE registrations?
NiceNIC provides a reseller API for supported registration, renewal, DNS, transfer, and portfolio workflows. Platforms should still verify client authority and applicable campaign requirements.