.ca format
- Min-length:
- 2
- Max-length:
- 50
- Purely numeric domain:
- Yes
- Hyphen:
- Allowed (middle only). Neither begin with, nor end with a dash; not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions
- IDN :
- Yes
.ca period
- Renewal period:
- 1
- Renewal increment:
- 1
- Subscription period:
- 1
- Registration delay:
- 5 working days
.ca some facts
- Introduced:
- 1987
- Registry:
- Canadian Internet Registration Authority
- Dispute Resolution Policy:
- View
- Domain Privacy:
- Not eligible
Conditions for domain names
It is possible to register .ca domains with the following french characters: é, ë, ê, è, à, â, ô, ù, û, ü, ç, î, ï.
Are individual Canada .ca registrations allowed? - Yes.
Are there requirements, documents, or information needed for Canada .ca? - Yes. Local presence required, unless the foreign entity is the holder of a Canadian trademark (not any other trademark valid in Canada) or the Individual is a Canadian citizen.
Are some .ca domain names restricted? - Yes. The names, and all abbreviations of names, of Canada, of Canadian provinces and territories as well as the names of major Canadian cities and landmarks are restricted.
Are there any additional fees for .ca? - No.
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for Canada .ca? - Yes.
Do I need a trademark / brand name to register .ca? - No.
Does domain .ca have a special use? - No.
No details or other information I need to know about .ca? - No.
WHOIS Privacy service available for .ca? - No.