Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .na
Sub-domains: .co.na; .com.na; .alt.na; .edu.na; .cul.na; .net.na; .unam.na; .telecom.na
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: only Namibian entities can register the top-level domain name .na, however, for sub-domains local presence is not required.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: can be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Namibian Network Information Centre.
Internet address: www.na-nic.com.na