.us

Domain Information

Domain Name .us
Registration Date 1985-02-15
Updated Date 2024-08-29
Type country-code

Organisation

Name Registry Services, LLC
Address 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country United States of America (the)

Administrative Contact

Name IANA Contact
Organization Registry Services, LLC
Address 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country United States of America (the)
Phone +1 480 505 8800
Fax +1 480 393 4275

Technical Contact

Name IANA Contact
Organization Registry Services, LLC
Address 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country United States of America (the)
Phone +1 480 505 8800
Fax +1 480 393 4275

Registry Information

URL for registration http://www.nic.us
WHOIS Server whois.nic.us
RDAP Server

About .us

The .us domain is the official ccTLD for the United States of America. It is managed by Neustar (now GoDaddy) on behalf of the US government.

History of .us

Delegated in 1985, .us was initially used by U.S. government and local entities. In 2002, it was opened for broader registration. It is popular for local businesses and government agencies wanting to emphasize American identity.

Who Uses .us?

Used by:

  • U.S. businesses and brands
  • Local government agencies
  • American-focused services

Registration Requirements

Restricted to U.S. citizens, residents, and entities. Cost: approximately $8–$15/year.