Register
a Singapore Domain Name
Singapore domain names or web addresses are issued by the Singapore Network
Information Centre (SGNIC) Pte Ltd.
A Singapore domain name is any web address that ends with “.sg”.
a. Types of Domain Names
b. Can I register any domain name?
c. How to check if a domain name is available?
d. How much time does it take to register a domain name?
e. Someone else can register my domain, what can I do?
- For Companies/Businesses.
Companies/ Businesses / Institutions seeking a Singapore domain name would
need to have their company been registered with the Accounting and Corporate
Regulatory Authority (ACRA) to qualify. Companies / businesses / institutions
can register for the following Singapore domain name types:
- For Individuals
Individuals can register .per.sg and .sg domain types only. However they
need to satisfy the the following requirements:
- For Government
B. Can I register any domain name?
There are rules and guidelines that you need to follow:
1. You must be eligible to register the domain. E.g. only educational
institutions registered with MOE can apply for “edu.sg” domains.
2. You must ensure your domain name does not infringe the rights of others,
i.e. your domain name must not:
- Infringe any registered trade marks in Singapore.
- Be identical to or confusingly similar with registered trade marks or
company/business names in Singapore.
- Infringe any third party rights under treaties or international agreements.
3. You must also ensure that your domain name does not contain:
- Any words or variations which suggest a link to the Government of Singapore.
- The words “SGNIC” or “NIC” and their variations.
- Any words or references which are obscene, scandalous, indecent or contrary
to law or morality.
- Geographical names or names of countries.
For details on reserved and prohibited domain names, please refer to the Registration Policies, Procedures and Guidelines (PDF).
C. How to check if a domain name is available?
You can check if your domain name is available by using the
“Online Whois” tool provided by SGNIC.
D. How Much Time Does It Take To Register A Domain
Name?
After your registration & payment (domain name has to be available
when u register for it), usually takes about 48 hours before its activation.
E. Someone Else Has Registered My Domain. What Can
I Do?
You can challenge the domain registration provided you can prove that
you are legally entitled to the domain. For instance, you can challenge
a domain name registration that infringes your trademark.
To challenge a domain name registration, please use the Singapore
Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (SDRP).