Request Reprint Send us your request to reprint copyrighted material. The following is some very detailed information about domain name registration, the governing laws, and the process for obtaining, maintaining and handling domain name registration. They correspond to a series of numbers, called Internet Protocol numbers, that serve as routing addresses on the Internet. You will be asked to provide the various contact and technical information that makes up the registration.
Different registrars offer different means of submitting the information.
Most offer Web-based registration services. Some offer registrations by telephone or mail. Many will work with your ISP to obtain the required information. Information about who is responsible for domain names is publicly available to allow rapid resolution of technical problems and to permit enforcement of consumer protection, trademark, and other laws. Currently, the initial registration period is two years.