Registering a .gov.uk name can be more difficult, more expensive and time consuming than, for example, a .co.uk or .com name. This is due to the fact that the registration process for a gov.uk domain is handled manually in consultation with JANET, the UK's education and research network.

.gov.uk domain names are available to UK government departments and agencies and applicants must meet all of the eligibility guidelines set by the UK Central Office of Information (COI) . All applications for .gov.uk domain names are put before a committee who decide whether the request meets all of the guidelines.

The registration cost for a .gov.uk domain is £125.00. This covers the first two years, with the renewal fee being £75.00 for every additional two year period.

Eligibility for a .gov.uk name

To preserve the integrity of the .gov.uk namespace the registration/ownership of .gov.uk names is limited to:

UK government and devolved administration departments and agencies
executive and advisory non-departmental public bodies and appropriate projects
local and regional government bodies (including properly constituted town and parish councils)

The official guidelines for registering a gov.uk domain can be found at
http://coi.gov.uk/guidance.php?page=191 (opens a new window)

Click here to start the registration process for a .gov.uk domain name

Transferring a gov.uk domain

If you already have a gov.uk domain and would like to move away from your existing provider, the domain can be transferred to our administration.

We can also help you transfer your website to a new hosting package on our servers and ensure a smooth transition from the old to the new setup.

Content Management System (CMS)

We can provide your organisation with a CMS so that you can fully manage your site and its content in-house. For more information, please click here.

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