.LAW and .ABOGADO Registration Requirements
To maintain the integrity of the legal profession online, the registry requires all registrants to undergo a verification process. Simply paying for the domain does not grant ownership; you must meet the Eligibility Requirements.
1. Who is Eligible?
To register a .LAW domain, you must be a Qualified Lawyer. The registry defines this as:
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Licensed Practitioners: A professional who is licensed by a relevant government body or bar association to practice law.
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Legal Organizations: Law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal agencies.
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Courts of Law: Official governmental judicial bodies.
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Law Schools: Educational institutions accredited by the appropriate sanctioned body to teach law.
2. The Verification Process
After you submit your registration through Nixzoehost, the registry (Minds + Machines Group) will conduct a verification check. You will be asked to provide:
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Full Legal Name: As it appears on your professional license.
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Accrediting Body: The name of the Bar Association or government regulator where you are licensed (e.g., The State Bar of California or The Law Society of England and Wales).
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License Number: Your unique professional registration or bar number.
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Year of Admission: The year you were first authorized to practice.
3. Maintaining Eligibility
Eligibility is not a one-time check.
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Active Status: You must maintain an active license to practice law to keep the domain.
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Verification Updates: If you change firms or jurisdictions, you must update your contact information in your Nixzoehost dashboard to reflect your current licensing body.
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Ineligibility: If the registry finds that a registrant is no longer a qualified lawyer (e.g., disbarment or retirement), they may suspend or delete the domain.
Important Notes for Nixzoehost Users
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No "Squatting": You cannot register a .LAW domain to "hold" it for a friend or a future business partner unless you yourself are a qualified legal professional or a registered law firm.
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Refund Policy: Because these are restricted domains, if you fail the verification process, the registry may not offer a full refund for the registration fee. Please ensure you meet the criteria before purchasing.
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Naming Privacy: While you can use privacy services to hide your address, your legal name and licensing information must be provided to the registry for the verification to pass.
