The .no domain is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Norway, managed by Norid.
It requires a local presence, meaning only Norwegian entities (companies in the Brønnøysund Register Centre) or individuals (with a Norwegian national ID number and address) can register. Individuals are limited to 5 domains, while organizations can hold up to 100.
Domain users outside Norway, have to use Trustee Services from organizations like LOCALPRESENCE.NO (Active Data Norge) in Norway.
Key details about the .no domain:
Requirements: Applicants must have a Norwegian postal address and be registered with a 9-digit organization number for businesses or a personal ID number for individuals.
Restrictions: Non-Norwegian entities typically require a trustee/local presence service to register.
Second-Level Domains: While direct registration (example.no) is standard, options like priv.no exist for individuals.
Rules: Domain names must be 2-63 characters long and follow specific naming guidelines set by Norid.
Management: Norid handles the registry, ensuring the domain remains closely tied to Norwegian identity.
Verification: Email verification is mandatory for new activations.
Usage & Purpose
The .no domain is widely used to signify a direct connection to Norway, providing legitimacy and trust for businesses and individuals operating in the Norwegian market.
Registration & Limitations
Registrant Limit: Companies/organizations can register a maximum of 100 .no domains, while individuals are capped at 5.
Duration: Typically registered for a minimum of one year.
Validation: All registrants are verified against the National Registry or Brønnøysund Register Centre.