Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .dz 

Sub-domains: .asso.dz; .pol.dz; .com.dz; .edu.dz; .gov.dz; .org.dz; .net.dz; .art.dz 

Applicant: legal entities only.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: required.

Domestic trademark right: the domain name must reflect the trademark or the name of the company.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: CERIST.

Internet address: www.nic.dz