Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .gm 

Sub-domains: none.

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: yes.

Local presence: required. The applicant must be Gambian, or have strong ties with The Gambia and/or registering the domain must be considered beneficial to the local Internet community or to the development of Internet services in The Gambia.

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

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: unlimited.

Renewal/maintenance: n.a.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: GM-NIC.

Internet address: www.nic.gm