Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .sk 

Sub-domains: available, but not registrable.

Applicant: individuals and legal entities. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: recommended. 

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration. 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one to ten years.

Renewal/maintenance: one to ten years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the State Court. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none, but an Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure (ADRP) is available.

Registration Authority

Authority name: SK-NIC. 

Internet address: https://sk-nic.sk