Problems registering .US domain names

Dave Zan · 11-06-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by berlinlife06

I didn't know one had to be US resident to register a .us domain.

You don't have to be. Various parties from outside the US are also able to
register .US domain names as long as they satisfy the requirements, namely
being able to demonstrate a US-based address with US-based interests.

SageMother · 11-06-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurgoll

Well, when I registered a .US all the stuff sure pointed to getting in trouble if you are not a US addy, so I would say yes you would get in trouble.

I always assume that where a certification is required, there are consequences for not having it, and there are reasons for requiring it.

Even if my guesses are wrong, there is still some reason they require the certification. I haven't seen that reason revealed here yet.

pendragon · 11-06-2007, 08:37 PM

i've managed to reg a couple with uk details.

mrs.tinsley · 11-07-2007, 12:02 AM

Why would you want to register a us domain if you're not a us citizen??

pendragon · 11-07-2007, 12:09 AM

resale......develop for adsense.......... why not ?? a huge number of co.uk generics are not reg'd to uk people.

Dave Zan · 11-07-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SageMother

I always assume that where a certification is required, there are consequences for not having it, and there are reasons for requiring it.

Even if my guesses are wrong, there is still some reasons they require the certification. I haven't seen that reason revealed here yet.

Right here:
http://72.14.235.104/search?q=cache:...lnk&cd=1&gl=ph

More often than not, registrars follow what the Registry says lest they risk
losing their accreditation to register (and market) that extension. Oh, and
they do "spot checks" periodically as well.

berlinlife06 · 11-07-2007, 11:28 AM

Thank you for all the info! So I could register a .us domain...? I am a US citizen, I have a US address, but I am living right now in Europe. I guess that will not be a problem then.

followyourbliss · 11-07-2007, 01:02 PM

So, what happens if one were to sell a .us domain to someone in a foreign country? would we be able to transfer it? Any experience with this out there?

Don't hate me because I'm American.....*LOL*

Tanya

SageMother · 11-07-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by followyourbliss

So, what happens if one were to sell a .us domain to someone in a foreign country? would we be able to transfer it? Any experience with this out there?

Don't hate me because I'm American.....*LOL*

Tanya

OH that's a very good question! Knowing the penalties, if any, would be an indication of the reason for the requirements!

Dave Zan · 11-08-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by followyourbliss

So, what happens if one were to sell a .us domain to someone in a foreign country? would we be able to transfer it?

The answer to that question lies with the registrar. Ask the one in particular
as their mileage can vary.