Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .do 

Sub-domains: .web.do; .art.do; .sld.do; .mil.do; .com.do; .edu.do; .gov.do; .gob.do; .org.do; .net.do 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: not required. 

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

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: two years.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court. 

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

Registration Authority

Authority name: Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). 

Internet address: www.nic.do