– Operative Policies of the Top-Level Domain CR, published in Official Journal No. 191 of October 10, 2017, and updated from time to time by the National Authority.
– ".cr" Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy, basis document published in Official Journal No. 237 of December 7, 2009, and updated from time to time by the National Authority.

Country code top-level domain name: .cr 

Sub-domains: .ac.cr; .co.cr; .ed.cr; .fi.cr; .go.cr; .or.cr; .sa.cr 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required, except for .ac.cr; .ed.cr; .fi.cr; .or.cr; .sa.cr domains which require a branch office or local representative.

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

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes, complex marks that include elements considered of common use or necessary to commerce may require disclaimer. The inclusion of the "cr" acronym is barred from registration as an element of a trademark without authorization from the Legislative Assembly.

Duration: one, two or five years.

Renewal/maintenance: one, two or five years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the ordinary civil courts or an officially recognized arbitration center.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Authority name: Network Information Center – Internet Costa Rica (NIC), which is an office of the National Academy of Sciences.

Internet address: www.nic.cr