.us Domain Names
.us is the country code domain of the United States, operated by Registry Services, LLC. Registration is tied to the U.S.: the registry rules call for a local address for the domain owner, local activity, and nameservers located within the United States. Terms run from 1 to 10 years.
.us price
First year: $9.00. Renewal: $12.00 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .us
- Registry: Registry Services, LLC
- Country: United States of America
- Introduced: 1985
Who can register .us
Local activity required. Local address of the domain owner is required. The listed nameservers for a .us domain have to be located within the United States. Openprovider's nameservers do not meet this requirement.
Ideal for
- US-based small businesses
- American freelancers and consultants
- Local and state organizations
- US residents building personal sites
- Civic projects and campaigns in the US
- Brands wanting a short US-focused address
Did you know?
- .us was delegated in 1985, making it one of the first country code top-level domains.
- For its early years, .us was organized by locality, with addresses following a pattern like city.state.us; that structure was widely used by state and local government agencies.
- Registration directly at the second level, such as example.us, opened to the public in 2002.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .us domain?
The registry rules require a local U.S. address for the domain owner, and local activity in the United States is also required. Email verification of the registrant is required as well.
Can I use any DNS provider with a .us domain?
Only one whose nameservers are located within the United States, because the registry rules require the listed nameservers for a .us domain to be located there. Check where your DNS provider's nameservers are before pointing a .us domain at them.
How long can I register a .us domain for?
.us domains can be registered for 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .us?
No. WHOIS privacy protection (WPP) is not available for .us domains.
Can I register a .us domain through NameFlow?
Yes. You can search for available .us names and register them through NameFlow.