.FR domain name

This extension is the official top level domain of France. The naming areas include the .FR first level domain and the following second level domains: .ASSO.FR and .TM.FR

.FR domain name


Extension National extension for France, of ccTld type
Locate on the map   Domain country map
Registry AFNIC - Netim is an accredited registrar
Price 11,90 euros / year ( Price list )
Number of years 1 year, renewable on the anniversary date
Syntax
From 2 to 63 alphanumeric characters or hyphens
IDN characters Not permitted
Nameserver check yes - www.afnic.fr/outils/zonecheck/form_en
Registration 5 minutes
Activation Every 4 a.m - 7 a.m - 12 a.m - 5 p.m - 11 p.m (UTC +1)

   
Registration:

All of the following people can register the .FR domain name of their choice, the owner (applicant) must be:

  • an individual residing in France and over the age of 18.
  • a legal entity like:
    - owners of registered trademarks ( INPI, OMPI, etc )
    - french companies or foreign companies with a registered office in France
    - french associations with a SIREN number
    - self-employed people in France


  The administrative contact of your domain name must also reside in France !

If you meet the requirements above but don’t have an address in France, NETIM can be your local representative contact. Further information

Further information with the registration policy in force at the registry.

Searching for a .FR domain name
  Searching and registering a .FR domain name
  www. .FR

Renewal:

A renewal extends the domain name for one year. Renewal procedures must be carried out before the domain's expiration date otherwise the domain will switch to quarantine status for a 30 day period before being removed. During this status, the domain is no longer active but can still be restored.


Change of registrar:
See the transfer procedure

Change of owner:

This procedure is charged for and is called a “Transmission”. It allows the owner to sell a domain name to a third party


Disputes:

The procedure makes it possible to settle differences between an owner and a third-party. Further information