Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .kn 

Sub-domains: .com.kn; .org.kn; .co.kn; .net.kn; .edu.kn; .gov.kn 

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: n.a.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one to three years.

Renewal/maintenance: one to three years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: St. Kitts-Nevis Network Information Centre (KNNIC).

Internet address: www.nic.kn