Domain Name Registration
GOV.IN Domain Name : Eligibility Requirements :
    • Allotment of gov.in is restricted to the constituents of Indian Government  at various levels right from Central, State/UT, District & Sub-District.

    • In addition to online registration, the request should also be submitted in writing  in the form of an Authorization Letter. The letter should be in the specified format on the letter head of the concerned department

    • Authorization Letter should be signed by the Secretary to the Ministry/Department in the case of Central Government . While at State level the request should be from the Chief Secretary of the State or a Secretary of the State Government as nominated by the Chief Secretary. For registration at District & Sub-District levels, the request should come from the District Collector.

    • As per the present policy, there is no fee for the domain name registrations under GOV.IN. However, if there is any change in the policy, the Registrar reserves the right to charge the fee for domain name registrations/renewals as well as cancel the registration on account of non payment.

    • The administrative contact address to be filled in the on-line form must be same as the address of the concerned officer/Department of the government.

    • Intermediaries or ISPs are not allowed to apply on behalf of any government department, for registration under this category.

    • Domain Name should conform to the  Domain Name Conventions.

    • The domain will be activated and allotted on receipt of the Authorization letter and provided all the conditions  given above are satisfied.
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