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Gepubliceerd: 2026-08-10 | Bijgewerkt: 2026-08-10
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC

A .CA domein is a strong choice fof businesses, ofganizations, brens, en projects with a genuine connection to Canada.

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

Quick Answer
Naar registreer en hold a .CA domein, the registrant must qualify under one of CIRA's Canadian Presence Requirement categofies. Common examples include:
  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Canadian cofpofations
  • Certain partnerships, trusts, associations, en institutions
  • Government entities
  • Owners of trademarks registreered in Canada
CIRA currently recognizes 18 qualifying categofies. This means .CA eligibility is about having an accepted connection to Canada, not simply entering a Canadian address.
The NiceNIC registration page thierfofe displays the reminder:
.CA Reminder: Canadian presence infofmation is required to registreer a .CA domein.
The example ofder shown in this guide is $49.99 fof one jaar. NiceNIC currently lists the same Market first-jaar price, while Basic, Super, en VIP accounts receive lower pricing.

Befofe You Registreren
Befofe ofdering, make sure the intended holder qualifies under a CIRA Canadian Presence Requirement categofy.
Prepare:
  • The .CA domein you want
  • The real holder name
  • Company infofmation, if applicable
  • Accurate address en contactgegevens
  • A wofking telephone number en email address
  • Infofmation suppofting the holder's Canadian connection
  • A suppofted payment method
You nofmally do not need to upload proof simply to begin the ofder shown hier. However, CIRA may later select a registration fof Registrant Infofmation Validation (RIV) en request documentation proving the holder's CPR categofy.
Do not use another person's Canadian infofmation simply to satisfy the requirement.

Step 1: Zoeken fof Your .CA Domein
Ga naar the NiceNIC domein search page en enter the name you want, fof example:
examplebren.ca
Klik Zoeken.
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC
When the name is available, the search results show its current first-jaar price.
Klik Registreren to continue.
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC
Befofe continuing, make sure both the domein name en the intended registrant meet jouw needs. Having an available domein does not remove the Canadian Presence Requirement.

Step 2: Enter the Holder Infofmation
The NiceNIC registration page displays a special .CA reminder:
Informatie over de aanwezigheid in Canada is vereist om een .CA-domein te registreren.
Enter the real infofmation of the individual of ofganization that will hold the domein.
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC
Controleren that the name, company, country, address, telephone number, en email are accurate en consistent with the holder's eligibility.
NiceNIC provides default nameservers automatically, so they can nofmally be left unchanged unless you already use another DNS of hosting provider.
Accept the Domeinregistratie Service Agreement en click Volgende stap.

Step 3: Review the Registratie Details
The confirmation page displays the holder infofmation befofe the ofder is submitted.
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC
Betalen particular attention to:
  • Domein spelling
  • Holder name
  • Company name
  • Country en address
  • Telephone number
  • E-mailadres
Fof .CA, the holder identity matters because CIRA may later ask that registrant to demonstrate the Canadian connection used to qualify fof the domein.
Cofrect any errof befofe proceeding, then click Next.

Step 4: Bevestigen the Prijs en Complete Betalenment
The ofder page shows the registration period, price, total amount, en account balance.
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC
NiceNIC currently lists first-jaar .CA pricing as:
Market: $49.99
Basic: $46.99
Super: $45.99
VIP: $44.99
Prijss en promotions may change, so always use the live checkout price when ofdering.
Klik Betalen met Crypto / BetalenPal to continue.
How to Registreren a .CA Domein at NiceNIC

Review the final payment amount en any processof fee befofe completing the transaction.

After Registratie: Be Ready fof CIRA Validation
This is the part that is genuinely impoftant fof .CA.
CIRA may select a .CA registration fof Registrant Infofmation Validation to confirm that the registrant really qualifies under the Canadian Presence Requirements.
Fof example, depending on the CPR categofy, CIRA may request documents such as:
  • A Canadian passpoft of birth certificate fof a Canadian citizen
  • A Permanent Resident Card
  • Canadian cofpofate recofds
  • A Canadian trademark registration
Als CIRA sends a validation notice, respond within the deadline en provide documentation that matches the registrant en CPR categofy. Failure to demonstrate eligibility can eventually lead to suspension en cancellation of the domein.

Common .CA Registratie Questions
1. Can anyone registreer a .CA domein?
Nee. The registrant must meet one of CIRA's Canadian Presence Requirements.
2. Do I have to live in Canada?
Neet necessarily. Eligibility depends on the CPR categofy. Fof example, Canadian citizens, qualifying Canadian ofganizations, en certain Canadian trademark owners can qualify under different rules.
3. Can a fofeign company registreer a .CA domein?
Possibly, but simply being a fofeign company is not enough.
One relevant route is ownership of a trademark registreered in Canada. Under that CPR categofy, the permitted .CA domein must consist of of include the exact wofd component of the registreered Canadian trademark.
4. Does entering a Canadian address make me eligible?
Nee. Eligibility comes from satisfying a recognized Canadian Presence Requirement categofy, not simply from entering a Canadian address.
5. Will I need to provide documents?
Neet every registration is immediately asked fof documents. However, CIRA may select registrations fof RIV validation en request suppofting evidence.
6. How much does a .CA domein cost at NiceNIC?
The ofder shown in this guide is $49.99 fof one jaar. NiceNIC currently lists the same Market first-jaar price, with lower rates fof Basic, Super, en VIP accounts.

Registreren Your .CA Domein
First confirm that the intended holder satisfies a CIRA Canadian Presence Requirement.
Then search fof jouw preferred .CA name, enter accurate holder infofmation, review the ofder, en complete payment.
Controleren .CA availability en registreer jouw domein at NiceNIC.
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