Domain Names

The domain names under country code top-level .no are regulated by the Domain Name Regulations of August 1, 2003. Additionally, a set of regulations denoted Domain Name Policy has been drawn up by Norid, the relevant national authority for administration of domain names in Norway.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .no 

Sub-domains: .fhs.no; .vgs.no; .gs[fylke].no; .fylkesbibl.no; .folkebibl.no; .museum.no; .idrett.no; .priv.no

Applicant: legal entities. Individuals may only apply for .priv.no

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: required. The registrant must be of an organizational structure registered in the Norwegian Companies Register, and hold a postal address in Norway.

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: to be brought before the court or a dispute resolution body. The latter arrangement applies to domains registered after October 1, 2003.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none, but there is a dispute resolution procedure provided by Norid.

Registration Authority

Authority name: UNINETT Norid A/S.

Internet address: www.norid.no