What .HK Is?

.HK is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hong Kong. Anyone or entity can register .HK domain with relevant contact information and supporting documents(ID Card or Passport).

Who can register for a Second-Level .HK domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for Second-Level .HK domain?

There are no restrictions on who can register Second-Level .HK domain, it can be register by any individual or business in any country. Generally, there is no documentary proof required except for those domain name applications consisting of or containing a reference to wordings like bank, insurance or assurance.

For domain containing insurance, assurance or related words, a true copy of the written consent issued by the Insurance Authority is required while domain name containing bank or any of its derivatives, a true copy of the specific consent by the Monetary Authority (MA) is required. Please kindly provide the related document within 13 calendar days from the submission date, reminder will be sent on the 14th calendar day, if the required document are still not yet received within 10 calendar days from the reminder sent, the application will be cancelled.

For both 2LD.hk and 3LD.hk domain name, the DNS of a .HK domain name must be fully set up, operational and connected to the Internet within 30 days from the registration date. If the DNS is persistently do not respond to queries or is not fully set up within 30 days from registration, the registry reserves the right to delete the domain without prior warning and refund.

Who can register for a Third-Level .HK domain and have any special registration requirements/restrictions?

3LD .HK domain names are designed for Hong Kong organizations.

What is the terms of registration?

1,2,3,5 or 10 years

Can I delete a .HK domain after registered?

Yes. You are allowed to delete a .HK domain name after registered, however, registration fee is not refundable.

What is the terms of renewal?

1,2,3,5 or 10 years, maximum 20 years.

How does the Domain Life Cycle work for .HK?

After a .HK domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle: 29-day Renewal Grace Period, 60-day Redemption Grace Period. If registrants did not renew and restore the domain name, it will be release for re-registration approximately 89 days from the expiration date.

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