Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .dz
Sub-domains: .asso.dz; .pol.dz; .com.dz; .edu.dz; .gov.dz; .org.dz; .net.dz; .art.dz
Applicant: legal entities only.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: required.
Domestic trademark right: the domain name must reflect the trademark or the name of the company.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: CERIST.
Internet address: www.nic.dz