.LAW domain name - Generic

.LAW is a new domain extension for the legal community. It will provide an exclusive online space for qualified lawyers and authorised legal institutions including law firms, law schools, bar associations, and law courts. The registration restrictions surrounding the .LAW domain extension will ensure that the domain remains secure and trustworthy. It's easily recognisable and a popular keyword, making it easier for customers who are looking for legal advice. There're a lot of sharks on the Internet, you need to protect yourself, your reputation and your profession. Registering a .LAW domain name with your firm's name will enhance your credibility and prove to customers instantly, that you're genuine. Register your .LAW domain name today!

.LAW registry information

Setup fee None
Annual fee€160.00
Renewal fee €160.00
Update fee Free
Trade fee €137.50
Transfer fee €160.00 (1 year extension included)
Reactivation fee No reactivation fee + (Renewal fee)
Minimum length2 characters
Maximum length63 characters
Numbers Allowed (full-numeric)
Hyphen Allowed (middle only)
IDN Allowed
Minimum subscription period1 year
Minimum renewal period1 year
Renewal increment1 year
Registration delayn.a
Can be renewed at any timeAllowed

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Features & Requirements

Below are a list of the requirements and features for registering a .LAW domain name.

  • IDN Supported
  • DNSSEC supported

Conditions

.LAW is a domain extension for the legal community, providing an exclusive online space for qualified lawyers and authorised legal institutions.

To register a .LAW domain name, the registry asks that the full official name of the registrant must be recorded in the name/organisation field in the registrant's contact information in the WHOIS database record. Registrants permitted to register a .LAW domain name must be one of the following:

  • Qualified lawyer - a professional who's licensed by a legal regulator to practice law and must be identifiable as a currently-licensed practitioner in the public records kept by the relevant legal regulator. A lawyer with an inactive or non-practicing status who isn't authorised to provide legal services under the rules of their legal regulator will not pass the .LAW domain verification process.
  • Law firm - a partnership or incorporated entity formed by one or more qualified lawyer to practice law. In jurisdictions where applicable, a law firm must be authorised by a legal regulator to provide legal services.
  • Court of law - an governmental organisation enacted by international, national, or state legislation that has the authority to adjudicate legal dispute between parties and carry out the administration of justice in a given jurisdiction.
  • Law school - an institution approved by a legal regulator or a recognised regulator of education to provide academic or vocational legal education as part of a process for becoming a qualified lawyer within a give jurisdiction.
  • Legal regulator - an institution that is enacted and/or approved by international, national, or state legislation to regulate the provision of legal services in a given jurisdiction.


The .LAW registry will use an independent validation company to verify applicants meet eligibility requirements. The validation company may contact applicants and request further information or supporting documentation deemed necessary.

Please note:

A validated registrant's information may be made publicly available.

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