Accredited Registrars

An accredited registrar is an entity that offers domain name registration services to registrants of a generic top-level domain (gTLD) with direct access to the gTLD registries.

ICANN Registrar Accreditation Application Information

Instructions

You may send your completed application via one of the following methods:

  1. Complete the application form, attach supporting documents, and send an electronic copy to: [email protected].

    1. Please note that when applications are received by email, ICANN will send a Certificate of Submission Authority and Agreement to Terms and Conditions to be signed via an electronic signature software.
  2. Complete the application form, attach supporting documents, and mail/courier to:
    Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
    Registrar Accreditation
    12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300
    Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536, USA

Please do not transmit payment for the US $3,500.00 application fee with this form. ICANN will provide instructions on how to transmit payment after our initial review of the application. Please note the application fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the application is approved, denied, or withdrawn.

  • For questions where an answer is not applicable, fill in "N.A.", do not leave blank.
  • For any answers that are not submitted in English, a translation is not required but will help reduce processing time.
  • For answers available on supporting documents, please specify the document and its respective page number.

Detailed instructions are available at www.icann.org/en/registrars/instructions.htm

  • Applicants will receive a response from ICANN within thirty (30) days of receipt of the completed form. ICANN will contact you if any additional information, supporting documentation, or clarification is needed. 
  • Please whitelist ICANN.org in your email system to ensure receipt of communication.