Latest Information and Updates to .IE Domain Name Registration Policy
July '19
New Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy - ADRP
The IEDR is introducing a new dispute resolution policy should you feel that a domain name has been
wrongly registered or you feel you may have rights to a domain already registered by someone else.
For full details of the policy see here.
To accommodate the new ADRP policy above the IEDR has made some amendments to registrant terms and
conditions.
For full details of the revised terms and conditions see here.
March '18
Changes to .IE Domain Name Registration Policies Effective 21st March 2018…
The rules for registering .ie domain names has changed, following an extensive consultation process over
many months. From 21st March 2018, the need to explain why you want a particular domain name (also
called ‘claim to the name’) when registering a .ie domain name has been removed.
In the past, along with identification or proof of business, you would have to provide a ‘Claim Letter’
explaining what you planned to use the domain for and why to chose that particular name. The removal of
this requirement for .ie domain name registrations is a big change with many benefits, making .ie domain
name registration easier and faster…
The removal of the ‘claim to the name’ makes it simpler, easier and faster for businesses or individuals
to get a .ie domain name registered. It means that anybody with a connection to Ireland will be able to
register any available .ie domain name they want. In addition, a new ‘FastPass’ process has been
introduced and if you already have a .ie domain name you won’t need to provide paperwork all over again
to complete the registration as was previously the case.
However, this could mean that individuals or businesses could now register a .ie domain similar to your
own brand name. Some customers when registering a domain will register similar versions such as
hyphenated for example, in order to provide a level of brand protection and stop other parties ‘passing
off’ as their business. So Hosting Ireland for example has registered the following:-
hostingireland.ie
hosting-ireland.ie
Registering variants like this ensures that no one can use your brand name.
In Summary:
So from 21st March ’18 all you need to register a .ie domain name is a copy of the following:
For Individuals – Proof of ID, for example, a Passport, a Driving License, a Bank Statement, or a
Revenue document
For Businesses – Proof of Business, for example, a VAT number, a Company Number, a Registered
Business Name Number, or a Trademark Number
‘FastPass’ – If you already have a .ie domain, you don’t need to provide any further information
(just enter your existing domain in the 'FastPass' box when ordering your new registration).
November '17
Important Notice – Changes to .IE Domain Name Registration Policies Coming in 2018…
The rules for registering .ie domain names are changing, following an extensive consultation process
over many months. From March 2018, the need to explain why you want a particular domain name (also
called ‘claim to the name’) when registering a .ie domain name will be removed.
In the past, along with identification or proof of business, you would have to provide a ‘Claim
Letter’
explaining what you planned to use the domain for and why to chose that particular name. The removal
of
this requirement for .ie registrations is a big change with many benefits…
The removal of the ‘claim to the name’ will make it simpler, easier and faster for businesses to get
a
.ie registered. It means that anybody with a connection to Ireland will be able to register any
available .ie domain name they want. In addition, if you already have a .ie domain name you won’t
have
to provide paperwork all over again to complete the registration as was previously the case.
Previous Updates....
As previously announced, Section 3.6 of the IEDR’s Naming Policy, also referred to as the
“Geographic
Rule” will no longer be in effect.
Accordingly, for 2017 any .ie domains reflecting Geographic place names in the island of Ireland
will no
longer be reserved for Local Authorities or Government Bodies. Any applicant who can meet the
registration and naming policies will be permitted to register these domains.