.SG domain registration requirements

Quick Answer

.SG 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

.SG is the country code top-level domain for Singapore. SGNIC (.SG domains Registry) allows registering.COM.SG,.ORG.SG,.NET.SG,.EDU.SG and.PER.SG domains, though at present, it is possible to register only.SG and.COM.SG domain names at NiceNIC. Who can register these domains:.SG domains can be registered by any individual or company/business that has a local presence or an agent in Singapore..COM.SG domains can be registered by Singaporean companies/businesses only or entities that have a local presence or an agent in Singapore.

NOTE: SGNIC does not provide the Registrant with the right to sell, trade, assign or otherwise deal with the domain name registration. Thus, it's not allowed to sell your .SG and.COM.SG domains in Marketplace due to Registry restrictions. SGNIC requires that all new.SG domain names undergo compulsory verification using SingPass. Verification is to be carried out for the administrative contact of a domain name to verify the identity and contact information of the Registrant.

As an exception under specific conditions, Registrants who are unable to arrange for individuals or organizations possessing a SingPass ID to act as an administrative contact can appoint an organization with a valid SGNICID as the administrative contact.

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.