.NYC registration requirements

.NYC registration requirements

If you are offering the .NYC domain extension, please make sure everyone interested in purchasing a .nyc domain name is aware of the requirements outlined below. We encourage all resellers to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations and to properly inform interested customers.

Who can own a .NYC domain

The .NYC extension is different than most new gTLDs. Only individuals and organizations who have a physical presence in one of New York City’s 5 boroughs will be allowed to register a .NYC domain. The following boroughs are eligible:

• The Bronx
• Brooklyn
• Manhattan
• Staten Island
• Queens

.NYC Nexus policy requirements

• Registrants must be aware the following Nexus requirements are in place for .NYC registrations:
• Registrants must be in compliance with all relevant Federal, New York State and New York City laws and tax requirements
• Registrants must remain in compliance with the applicable policies for the duration of domain’s registration
• Registrants must  not to license, sub-delegate or transfer .NYC domain(s) to third parties
• No proxy registrations are permitted
• P.O Boxes not permitted as registrant address

Real-Time Address Validation
In order for OpenSRS to ensure the .NYC domain is kept purely for New Yorkers, we will validate the owner contact in real-time during registration.

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