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Published: 2025-04-24 | Updated: 2026-06-05

What is ICANN Fee?


ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers) charges a mandatory annual fee on certain domains for each year of domain registration, renewal or transfer. This will be added to the listed price for these domains at the time of purchase.

ICANN stands for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. It helps coordinate the global domain name system and works with registries and ICANN-accredited registrars to support a stable and secure Internet naming system.

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When Does the ICANN Fee Apply?
The ICANN fee may apply to certain domain extensions and certain domain transactions, including:

  • new domain registration;
  • domain renewal;
  • domain transfer;
  • multi-year registration, renewal, or transfer, depending on the domain extension and order type.
If the ICANN fee applies, it is calculated based on the applicable domain transaction and registration period. For example, a multi-year registration may include the fee for each eligible registration year.

Does Every Domain Have an ICANN Fee?
No. The ICANN fee does not apply to every domain extension. It mainly applies to eligible generic top-level domain transactions. Some country-code domain extensions and special TLDs follow different registry pricing rules and may not include the same ICANN fee structure.

Why Is the ICANN Fee Included in the Domain Price?
The ICANN fee is a mandatory domain-related fee for eligible transactions. To make the ordering process simpler, NiceNIC includes any applicable ICANN fee directly in the listed domain price instead of showing it as a separate line item.
Before placing an order, you should still review the domain name, extension, registration period, renewal price, transfer price, and total order amount carefully.

How Can I Check the Total Domain Cost?
You can check domain prices before placing an order by using the NiceNIC domain search or domain pricing page. For each domain extension, it is useful to compare:
  • registration price;
  • renewal price;
  • transfer price;
  • registration period;
  • whether the price is a promotional first-year price or a regular price.
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Use the NiceNIC domain pricing page to review registration, renewal, and transfer prices before placing your order.
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FAQ About ICANN Fee
1. Does the ICANN fee apply to renewals?
For eligible domain extensions, the ICANN fee may apply to domain renewals. When applicable, it is already included in the listed renewal price.
2. Does the ICANN fee apply to domain transfers?
For eligible domain extensions, the ICANN fee may apply to domain transfers. When applicable, it is already included in the listed transfer price.
3. Why is the renewal price different from the registration price?
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices may differ because each registry sets its own pricing structure. Promotional first-year prices may also be different from regular renewal prices. Always check the renewal price before registering a domain.
4. What should I do if I do not understand a domain price?
If you are unsure about a domain price, renewal price, transfer price, or order amount, please submit a ticket before payment. Our support team can help you review the domain extension, order type, registration period, and applicable pricing.



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