Domain Names

There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .ve 

Sub-domains: .com.ve; .net.ve; .org.ve; .info.ve; .co.ve; .web.ve; .gov.ve; .gob.ve; .edu.ve; .mil.ve; .tec.ve; .bib.ve; .int.ve; .firm.ve; .store.ve; .arts.ve; .nom.ve; .rec.ve 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required, but local representation in Venezuela is recommended.

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: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: La Comision Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL).

Internet address: https://nic.ve