.iq Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 3 Months
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Iraq
  • Registration Period 1 year(s)
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .iq? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .iq domain? Yes

    The registry considers some domains as premium domains and may request a higher registration fee at their discretion. Our staff will contact you regarding pricing if this is the case.

    Reselling .IQ domains is prohibited by the registry.
  • Does .iq have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .iq? Yes
    For individuals:

    1. A copy of the passport or ID

    2. Completed application/registration form (provided by 101domain support)

    3. Proof of physical location may be requested at the registry's discretion

    For companies:

    1. A copy of the passport or ID of the admin and technical contact

    2. Business registration or trademark

    3. A trade license for registered company may be asked for at the registry's discretion

    4. Completed application/registration form (provided by 101domain support)

    5. Proof of physical location may be requested at the registry's discretion
  • Are Individual .iq domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .iq? Yes
  • Are some .iq domain names restricted? Yes

    Violating rights to third parties, Improper, indecent names, and use contrary to the laws of Iraq are prohibited. Domains that might go against Islamic law can be registered but will not resolve.

    Additionally, domains are restricted if they are used for the following purposes:

    1.The sale of cryptocurrencies.

    2. As a securities platform.

    This restriction is in place to comply with the Central Bank of Iraq's policy.

    1.The sale of cryptocurrencies.

    2. As a securities platform.

    This restriction is in place to comply with the Central Bank of Iraq's policy.

    Regarding individual registrations:

    Personal domains used for business operations without official company documentation may be suspended. To convert the registrant from an individual to an organization, official documentation and proof of ownership are required, and the current registrant must be a shareholder, manager, or owner of the company.

  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .iq? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .iq Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .iq domain names?
.iq domain names are available for 1 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .iq domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .iq during general availability is 3 Months.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .iq domain names?
.iq Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.iq); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.iq).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .iq domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .iq domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .iq?
Trustee Service is not available for .iq extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .iq domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .iq requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .iq registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .iq domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .iq domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .iq domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .iq domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .iq Top Level Domain is Iraq Communications and Media Commission (CMC). You may visit them at https://www.cmc.iq/.
  • Registry Iraq Communications and Media Commission (CMC)
  • .iq Registry logo
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Administrative Role Account
    Communications and Media Commission (CMC)
    Al-Masbah Hay Babel
    Dist.929 St.32 House 18
    Baghdad
    Iraq
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +964 7904318951
    Fax: +964 17195839
  • Technical Contact
    Technical Role Account
    Communications and Media Commission (CMC)
    Al-Masbah Hay Babel
    Dist.929 St.32 House 18
    Baghdad
    Iraq
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +964 7904318957
    Fax: +964 17195839
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    sns-pb.isc.org 192.5.4.1
    2001:500:2e:0:0:0:0:1
    nsp-anycast.cmc.iq 194.117.58.42
    2001:500:14:8001:ad:0:0:42
    ns1.cmc.iq 194.117.57.100
    dyn1.cmc.iq 199.19.5.8
    2001:500:92:0:0:0:0:8
    dyn2.cmc.iq 199.19.6.8
    2001:500:96:0:0:0:0:8