.IN Domain Registration Requirements - FAQ

.IN Domain Registration Requirements

Quick Answer

.IN registrations may have eligibility, contact, document or local-presence requirements. Review the current requirements in this guide before ordering, and make sure the registrant data exactly matches any supporting documents.

Before You Begin

Use legal names and addresses that match the supporting documents.
Confirm the registrant meets the extension's eligibility rules.
Keep an accessible email address for registry or NiceNIC verification.

NiceNIC Instructions

The.IN country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is the official domain extension for India..IN domain registrations require valid registrant information and supporting documents. Please review the requirements below before submitting your registration. For Individuals Individuals need to provide a valid identification document.

Required: Valid identification document and the ID must display your current address If the address is not visible on the ID, please provide an additional address proof document, such as: phone bill, utility bill or Other official document showing the same address The address on the ID or supplementary document must match the registrant contact details used for the domain registration. For Companies Companies may need to provide business registration documents. Required: A copy of the official Business Registration Certificate.

Or an equivalent company registration document The company name and contact details should match the registrant information submitted for the domain. For Foreign Registrants Foreign registrants may be required to provide proof of connection to India. Required: A signed Indian Business Connection Declaration (The declaration should state that the registrant has a valid business connection to India.) The.IN registry requires real and valid registrant information. Proxy registrations and generic names are not accepted.

Examples of names that may be rejected include: Domain Administrator/ Admin Contact/ Privacy Service/ Proxy Holder….. Registrant and administrative contact details must reflect an actual legal name, company name, or responsible party. Valid Contact Email Required The registrant email address must be valid and able to receive registry communications. Temporary or encrypted email services are not allowed for domain contact emails.

Examples of prohibited temporary email services include: Guerrilla Mail 10 Minute Mail Temp Mail Mailinator EmailOnDeck Examples of prohibited encrypted email services include: ProtonMail Tutanota Mailfence Hushmail StartMail Important Notes The.IN registry may audit registrations and deny registrations that do not meet its requirements. If a registration is denied due to registry policy, refunds may not be available.

How to Verify

Confirm that the order is active rather than pending document review. Check the registry status and make sure the saved registrant data matches the approved information.

Troubleshooting

The registrant selected the wrong eligibility category.
The name, organization or address differs between the order and document.
A document is expired, unclear, incomplete or unsupported.
A local-presence, intended-use or nexus rule has not been satisfied.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the registry request more information?

Yes. Registry and compliance reviews may request additional evidence even after an order is submitted.

What happens if the information does not match?

The registration may remain pending or be rejected until the registrant data and documents are corrected.

When should I submit a ticket?

Submit a ticket before ordering if eligibility is unclear, or after ordering if the registry requests information not covered by the upload flow.

Related NiceNIC Guides

If the issue continues after you complete the checks above, submit a NiceNIC support ticket with the affected domain or product, the exact error message, the time of the issue and the troubleshooting already completed.