# Europe You can use the following top-level domains (TLDs) for Europe to register domains with Amazon Route 53. [.be (Belgium)](be.md), [.berlin (city of Berlin in Germany)](berlin.md), [.ch (Switzerland)](ch.md), [.co.uk (United Kingdom)](co.uk.md), [.cz (Czech Republic)](cz.md), [.de (Germany)](de.md), [.es (Spain)](es.md), [.eu (European Union)](eu.md), [.fi (Finland)](fi.md), [.fr (France)](fr.md), [.gg (Guernsey)](gg.md), [.im (Isle of Man)](im.md), [.it (Italy)](it.md), [.me (Montenegro)](me.md), [.me.uk (United Kingdom)](me.uk.md), [.nl (the Netherlands)](nl.md), [.org.uk (United Kingdom)](org.uk.md), [.ruhr (Ruhr region, western part of Germany)](ruhr.md), [.se (Sweden)](se.md), [.uk (United Kingdom)](uk.md), [.wien (city of Vienna in Austria)](wien.md) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) # .be (Belgium) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One year. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes. You can obtain the transfer code from [DNS Belgium website](https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/transfer-code). **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: No + Domain is deleted from Route 53: On the expiration date + Restoration with the registry is possible: Until 40 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 40 days after expiration # .berlin (city of Berlin in Germany) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + The owner, administrative, or technical contact must provide an address in Berlin, and the administrative contact must be an individual. + You must activate and use your .berlin domain within 12 months following its registration (applies to a website, redirection, or email address). + If you publish a website under your .berlin domain, or if your .berlin domain redirects to another website, the content of the website must be related to Berlin. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported for Latin and Cyrillic. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 44 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 45 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 45 days and 75 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 80 days after expiration # .ch (Switzerland) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One year. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 9 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 9 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 9 days and 49 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 49 days after expiration # .co.uk (United Kingdom) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** All information is hidden. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** If you're transferring a .co.uk domain to Route 53, you don't need to get an authorization code. Instead, use the method provided by your current domain registrar to update the value of the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**, all uppercase. (An IPS tag is required by Nominet, the registry for .uk domain names.) If your registrar will not change the value of the IPS tag, [contact Nominet](http://www.nominet.org.uk/uk-domain-names/manage-your-domain/change-registrar). When you register a .co.uk domain, Route 53 automatically sets the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**. **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Between 180 days before and 30 days after the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Between 30 days and 90 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 90 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: 92 days after expiration **Deletion of domain registration** The registry for .co.uk domains doesn't allow you to delete domain registrations. Instead, you must disable automatic renewal and wait for the domain to expire. For more information, see [Deleting a domain name registration](domain-delete.md). # .cz (Czech Republic) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** Not supported, but email address and phone number are hidden for all contacts. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes If your current registrar doesn't provide an authorization code, go to `https://www.nic.cz/whois/send-password/` to request it to be sent to the registrant email address by the CZ domain registry. **DNSSEC** Not supported. **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 58 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 59 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: 60 days after expiration # .de (Germany) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One year. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + You must reside in Germany or have an administrative contact (physical person) who resides in Germany and has an address other than a P.O. box. + During registration, the DNS (A, MX, and CNAME) of the domain name must be correctly configured so that it can pass the registry's zone check. Three servers of two different C classes are required. + If you're using a DNS service other than Route 53, the name servers for the domain must pass a check to ensure that they're correctly configured. To determine whether the name servers for your domain will pass the check, see [https://www.denic.de/en/service/tools/nast/](https://www.denic.de/en/service/tools/nast/). + You must provide contact information that meets registry validation requirements. Invalid or incorrectly formatted contact details can cause domain renewals to fail. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: No + Domain is deleted from Route 53: On the expiration date + Restoration with the registry is possible: Contact [AWS Support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/domain-contact-support.html). + Domain is deleted from the registry: Contact [AWS Support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/domain-contact-support.html). # .es (Spain) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Domain purchase or transfer** You currently can purchase new .es domain names or transfer .es domains to Route 53 . The contact type for the registrant contact has no restriction. Admin / Tech / Billing contact type must be a **person**. **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to five years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, for those who have an interest in or connection with Spain. As of 2016, the .ES domain registrants must provide a registrant contact email. If you haven't provided this information, you need to do so at the current registrar before you transfer your domain to Route 53. You will need the following information: + ESNIC identifier similar to *AAAA0-ESNIC-F0*. + If you don't know your ESNIC identifier, you can get it from the current registrar. You can find your registrar at: [https://www.dominios.es/en](https://www.dominios.es/en). Depending on whether you remember your password at the registrar, or not, you can follow one of the following procedures to update your registrant email: + If you remember you password, sign in at [https://www.nic.es/sgnd/login.action](https://www.nic.es/sgnd/login.action) by using you ESNIC identifies and password. After you have signed in, you can edit the registrant email contact by choosing the **Edit** tab on the registry page. + If you forgot your password, browse to [https://www.nic.es/sgnd/peticion/editCorreo.action?request\$1locale=en](https://www.nic.es/sgnd/peticion/editCorreo.action?request_locale=en). Fill out the form with your ESNIC identifier, your new and valid registrant email contact. Then, validate the form by choosing **Processing without eID/Certificate**, and upload the requested identity document. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes The .es registry manages the authorization code with a time-to-live and it might become expired. You can refresh the auth code by removing the transfer lock (clientTransferProhibited) status from your domain if it is present. If the domain has no transfer lock, you can refresh the auth code by turning it on first, and then off. **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until 6 days before the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: No + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 6 days before expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 6 days before and 4 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 4 days after expiration # .eu (European Union) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with one restriction: + You must provide a valid postal address from one of the 30 states of the European Economic Area (EEA) or if you’re a citizen of one of the 27 member-states of the European Union (EU), you must specify your EU country of citizenship. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes You can also generate the auth code by using the "My.eu" panel at the registry: [https://my.eurid.eu/](https://my.eurid.eu/). **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: No + Domain is deleted from Route 53: On the expiration date + Restoration with the registry is possible: Until 40 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 40 days after expiration **WHOIS Search** For information about existing .eu domains, see [https://whois.eurid.eu/en/](https://whois.eurid.eu/en/). # .fi (Finland) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to five years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + The .fi extension is available to individuals who have a domicile in Finland and have a Finnish identity number, and legal persons or private entrepreneurs registered in Finland. + If the registrant contact address is in Finland, then Finnish identity number is required for an individual registrant and Finnish company number is required for a company registrant, and you must provide the following information during registration: + Whether or not the contact is based on a physical or moral person in Finland. + The identifier of the register where the name is recorded, if based on a moral person's name. + The number of the record in the register where the name is recorded, if based on a moral person's name. + The identification number for a moral person in Finland. + The identification number for a physical person in Finland. + If the registrant is Non-Finnish Company, then you must provide Business Number as VAT\$1Number. + If the registrant address isn't located in Finland, then no Finnish identity or company number is required. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 29 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 30 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: No **Deletion of domain registration** For information about deleting domains, see [Deleting a domain name registration](domain-delete.md). # .fr (France) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + Individuals must be at least 18 and must provide their date-of-birth. + Organizations must be located in the European Economic Area or in Switzerland. + Organizations should fill out all company identification fields (VAT number, SIREN, WALDEC, DUNS, and so on), as this will facilitate any verification that AFNIC might perform at a later date. + The same eligibility conditions apply to the administrative contact. + Names and terms are subject to an AFNIC prior review (Naming Charter Article 2.4) and to the following additional conditions: + Domain names previously reserved or prohibited are open to applicants that justify a legitimate right and act in good faith. + Names beginning with ville, mairie, agglo, cc, cg, and cr are subject to AFNIC naming conventions. **Privacy protection** Determined by the registry. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 27 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 28 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 28 days and 58 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 58 days after expiration # .gg (Guernsey) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One year. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 29 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 30 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 30 days and 35 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 35 days after expiration # .im (Isle of Man) Also used as a generic TLD, often by instant messaging services or for individuals who want to develop an "I am" personal brand. [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One or two years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Not supported. **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 29 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 30 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: 30 days after expiration # .it (Italy) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One year. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + Individuals or organizations must have a registered address in the European Union. + If your country of origin is Italy, you must enter a fiscal code. If your country of origin is within the European Union, you must enter an identity document number (ID number). + Name servers for your domain must pass a DNS check. We suggest that you check the name servers at [https://dns-check.nic.it/](https://dns-check.nic.it/) before you submit the change request. If your domain name does not comply with the technical requirements (for example, it isn’t associated with an operational name server), and you do not correct it within 30 days, your domain name will be deleted by the registry. We don't issue refunds for domains that are deleted because they don't meet technical requirements. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Not supported. **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 13 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 49 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 14 days and 44 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: Contact [AWS Support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/domain-contact-support.html). # .me (Montenegro) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Domain.me, the registry for .me domains, considers two-letter domain names and some longer domain names to be premium domain names. You can't register premium .me domains with or transfer them to Route 53. For more information about premium .me domain names, see the [domain.me](https://domain.me/) website. **Privacy protection** All information is hidden. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported for Arabic, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Danish, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Mongolian, Montenegrin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Ukrainian. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 29 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 30 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 30 days and 60 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 65 days after expiration # .me.uk (United Kingdom) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** All information is hidden. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** If you're transferring a .me.uk domain to Route 53, you don't need to get an authorization code. Instead, use the method provided by your current domain registrar to update the value of the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**, all uppercase. (An IPS tag is required by Nominet, the registry for .uk domain names.) If your registrar will not change the value of the IPS tag, [contact Nominet](http://www.nominet.org.uk/uk-domain-names/manage-your-domain/change-registrar). When you register a .me.uk domain, Route 53 automatically sets the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**. **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Between 180 days before and 30 days after the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Between 30 days and 90 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 90 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: 92 days after expiration **Deletion of domain registration** The registry for .me.uk domains doesn't allow you to delete domain registrations. Instead, you must disable automatic renewal and wait for the domain to expire. For more information, see [Deleting a domain name registration](domain-delete.md). # .nl (the Netherlands) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One year. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + The owner or the administrative contact must provide a valid address in the Netherlands. A local presence is required. + If you do not have a valid address in the Netherlands, the Registry SIDN will provide you with a domicile address, as per the Domicile Address Procedure. + The domain name must be 3-63 characters, excluding .nl. **Privacy protection** Determined by the registry. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until 1 day before the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: No + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 1 day before expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 1 day before and 39 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 39 days after expiration # .org.uk (United Kingdom) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** All information is hidden. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** If you're transferring a .org.uk domain to Route 53, you don't need to get an authorization code. Instead, use the method provided by your current domain registrar to update the value of the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**, all uppercase. (An IPS tag is required by Nominet, the registry for .uk domain names.) If your registrar will not change the value of the IPS tag, [contact Nominet](http://www.nominet.org.uk/uk-domain-names/manage-your-domain/change-registrar). When you register a .org.uk domain, Route 53 automatically sets the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**. **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Between 180 days before and 30 days after the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Between 30 days and 90 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 90 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: 92 days after expiration **Deletion of domain registration** The registry for .org.uk domains doesn't allow you to delete domain registrations. Instead, you must disable automatic renewal and wait for the domain to expire. For more information, see [Deleting a domain name registration](domain-delete.md). # .ruhr (Ruhr region, western part of Germany) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) The .ruhr extension is for the Ruhr region (western part of Germany). **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with one restriction: + The administrative contact must be an individual who has an address in Germany. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported (ä, ö, ü, ß). **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 44 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 45 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 45 days and 75 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: Contact [AWS Support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/domain-contact-support.html). # .se (Sweden) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + If you are located in Sweden, you must provide a valid Swedish ID number. The ID number format is `YYMMDD-NNNN`. + If you are located outside of Sweden, you must enter a valid ID number such as a tax ID number. **Additional verification requirements** As of October 1, 2025, .se domain registrations require additional identity verification to comply with the registry's new NIS 2.0 requirements. When you register a .se domain, we'll contact you to request verification documents. Your domain registration will remain pending until you provide the required documents and verification is complete. To submit your documents, [contact AWS Support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/domain-contact-support.html). The .se registry also conducts periodic audits of existing domains and might request additional verification for recently registered domains or when you make certain changes to your domain (such as updating the domain owner or contact information). If your domain is placed in `serverHold` status, this means the registry requires verification before your domain can be fully activated. **Documents you'll need to provide:** + **For individuals:** A government-issued ID document (such as an identity card or passport) and proof of address less than 3 months old. + **For companies or organizations:** Registration certificate of the company or organization, and proof of address if different from the registration certificate. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Not supported. We recommend that you prevent unauthorized transfers by restricting access to the [RetrieveDomainAuthCode](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/APIReference/API_domains_RetrieveDomainAuthCode.html) API action. (When you restrict access to this Route 53 API, you also restrict who can generate an authorization code using the Route 53 console, AWS SDKs, and other programmatic methods.) For more information, see [Identity and access management in Amazon Route 53](security-iam.md). **Internationalized domain names** Supported for Latin, Swedish, and Yiddish. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until 1 day before the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: No + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 1 day before expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 1 day before and 59 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 64 days after expiration # .uk (United Kingdom) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with no restrictions. **Privacy protection** All information is hidden. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported **Internationalized domain names** Not supported. **Authorization code required for transfers** If you're transferring a uk domain to Route 53, you don't need to get an authorization code. Instead, use the method provided by your current domain registrar to update the value of the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**, all uppercase. (An IPS tag is required by Nominet, the registry for .uk domain names.) If your registrar will not change the value of the IPS tag, [contact Nominet](http://www.nominet.org.uk/uk-domain-names/manage-your-domain/change-registrar). When you register a .uk domain, Route 53 automatically sets the IPS tag for the domain to **GANDI**. **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Between 180 days before and 30 days after the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Between 30 days and 90 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 90 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: No + Domain is deleted from the registry: 92 days after expiration **Deletion of domain registration** The registry for .uk domains doesn't allow you to delete domain registrations. Instead, you must disable automatic renewal and wait for the domain to expire. For more information, see [Deleting a domain name registration](domain-delete.md). # .wien (city of Vienna in Austria) [Return to index](registrar-tld-list.md#index) **Lease period for registration and renewal** One to ten years. **Restrictions** Open to the public, with some restrictions: + You must show an economic, cultural, tourist, historical, social, or other affinity with the city of Vienna in Austria. + The .wien domain names must be used in connection with the above conditions, throughout the term of registration. **Privacy protection** Not supported. **Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers** Supported. **Internationalized domain names** Supported for Latin. **Authorization code required for transfers** Yes **DNSSEC** Supported for domain registration. For more information, see [Configuring DNSSEC for a domain](domain-configure-dnssec.md). **Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains** + Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date + Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 44 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from Route 53: 45 days after expiration + Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 45 days and 75 days after expiration + Domain is deleted from the registry: 80 days after expiration