It makes the rules, administers the registration process, and maintains the official data base of registered Domain Names.
All applications are subject to InterNIC approval.
InterNIC does not screen names for registered trademarks or other rights. Since domain names are registered on a first come, first serve basis, it is best to register Internet business and brand names before they are taken. Some InterNIC Registration Requirements InterNIC requires a name search to assure that the requested name is still available. You can search InterNIC's Whois database from our site - see below. Shop Alberta provides the required Domain Name Service as part of your application.