About .LAWYER Domain Names
More and more, lawyers are developing their webpages to include informative and thoughtful legal content. When managed effectively, this content builds trust, relationships and networks, and can lead to choice referrals. The .lawyer domain name can be used by any lawyer, firm, review service, or legal chat forum, for any purpose, making it the perfect extension for establishing and defining an online legal community.
Pre-Registration Information
The .lawyer launch is divided into two pre-registration phases: Priority Pre-Registration (Early Access) and Pre-Registration (General Availability.) Each phase has specific application requirements:
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration gives you the best possible chance of securing a domain name before it's available to the general public, but it doesn't guarantee you will get it. You can pre-register for Early Access and General Availability phases, and we'll submit your registration application when the phase begins.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
Priority Pre-Registration - Early Access
From October 1, 2014, at 17:00 UTC to October 8, 2014 at 17:00 UTC, customers can register .lawyer domain names at a premium price, and on a first-come, first-served basis. This phase offers the best chance of securing a domain name.
Bulk .lawyer registration is not supported during Early Access.
Pricing: The first 4 days of Priority Pre-Registration will have different fees, with day one being the highest and every day thereafter decreasing in price. Days 5 through 7 will be the same fee. The price of a domain registration during Priority Pre-Registration includes the registration fee and a non-refundable early application fee. For example, if a domain name's registration fee is $30 and the early application fee is $12,500, then the total cost is $12,530. The price of your gTLD may vary based on the domain you search for and pre-register.
NOTE: The early application fee is NOT refundable if the domain is rewarded and then dropped. The early application fee is not charged if you do not get the domain. The registration fee is refundable if the domain name is dropped, or if you do not get the domain name.
Pre-Registration - General Availability
Beginning October 8, 2014, at 17:00 UTC, customers can register .lawyer domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bulk .lawyer registration is supported during General Availability.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee.
NOTE: If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.
Registration Information
For up to date information on .lawyer, click here.
Who can register .lawyer domain names?
The .lawyer domain is not a restricted TLD, so anyone can register it on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you intend to host legal services on your domain name, the following eligibility information is required:
- Accrediting Body
- Accrediting Body Email
- Accrediting Body Phone
Registrations of Domains that will not be providing legal services, will NOT need to provide any eligibility information. The domain purchase path will capture the required info if and when necessary for each Domain purchased for .lawyer.
These domain names can have a up to 63 characters, with a minimum of 3 characters, and can contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens (except in the 3rd or 4th characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. The .lawyer supports IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) in the following languages: French and Spanish.
Which registry controls .lawyer domain names?
The Rightside Registry manages and supports the .lawyer extension.
For how long can I register .lawyer domain names?
You can register a .lawyer domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .lawyer domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .lawyer domain name on its expiration date. We will park .lawyer domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, we cancel the the domain name and remove it from your account.
Can I transfer .lawyer domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transfer domain to COMPANY_NAME for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .lawyer domain names from you to another registrar?
Yes. See Transferring Domain Names to Another Registrar for details on the transfer process for these domain names.
Can I add privacy and protection to .lawyer domain names?
Domains by Proxy Private Registration is offered for .lawyer domain names, but Protected Registration is not available.
Can I backorder .lawyer domain names?
No. We currently do not support that backorder of .lawyer domain names.
Can I move .lawyer domain names to another account with you?
Yes. See Moving a Domain Name Out of Your Account to start the account move process.
Can I update the contact information for .lawyer domain names?
Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .lawyer domain names?
Two nameservers is required for .lawyer domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers, IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.
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