“.es” domain request
What does the process of registering a .es domain involve?
“.es” is the country-code top-level domain for Spain. It is recognized worldwide as a symbol of our culture and language.
Registering a “.es” domain allows individuals and legal entities to obtain a unique name on the Internet under Spain’s territorial code. The process is carried out mainly through Registrars accredited by Red.es or directly on the Dominios.es website.
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Managing Authority
Red.es (a Public Corporate Entity attached to the Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service through the Secretariat of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence).
Estimated Timeframe
- The registration is activated immediately after validation and payment.
- The validity period is one year and can be renewed.
- Individuals with a NIF/NIE.
- Companies, associations, foundations, and other entities with a NIF.
- Public administrations and official bodies.
- Residents or entities with a legitimate interest in Spain.
- Identification of the holder (NIF/NIE).
- Contact details (email address and postal address).
- In the case of entities, documentation proving legal representation, if applicable.
If you are applying for the domain as an individual:
- You must have a valid NIF or NIE.
- Provide administrative and technical contact details.
If you are applying as a private entity (companies, associations, foundations, etc.):
- You must have a valid NIF.
- Identify the authorized legal representative.
- Provide administrative and technical contact details.
If you are applying as a non-profit entity, institution, or collective:
- A valid NIF for the entity.
- Documentation proving its status as a non-profit organization.
- Appointment of an authorized legal representative.
- Administrative and technical contact details.
If you are applying as a public body:
- Official identification of the body (NIF or equivalent).
- Accreditation of the authorized legal representative.
- Administrative and technical contact details.
If you are applying as an entity or institution related to education or research in Spain:
- A valid NIF for the institution.
- Documentation proving its status as a recognized educational or research center in Spain.
- Appointment of a legal representative.
- Administrative and technical contact details.
Dominios.es actively promotes the role of Accredited Registrars and their range of additional services, which offer better and more competitive prices.
Accredited Registrars are responsible for managing the registration and renewal of the domain. They operate under a free‑competition framework with reduced prices, meaning each Registrar sets its own registration and renewal fees.
You can check prices by contacting them directly or through their website. You can access the list of Registrars accredited by Red.es, where you will find their contact information.
Accredited Registrars offer a number of additional advantages and value‑added services, such as:
- Server hosting
- Website templates and design
- Email services
- Patent registration
If you choose direct registration, be aware that only the domain name registration is offered, without any additional services, and at a higher price than what Registrars can offer.
Due to its specific conditions, direct registration has a higher cost than Registrar prices, regulated by tariff instructions:
- .es: €33.38 (registration and annual renewal)
- .com.es: €14.08 (registration and annual renewal)
- .nom.es: €14.08 (registration and annual renewal)
- .org.es: €14.08 (registration and annual renewal)
- .edu.es: €36.51 (registration and annual renewal)
- .gob.es: €36.51 (registration and annual renewal)
What steps should you follow?
Step 1. Check availability
Go to the domain search tool on Dominios.es and enter the desired name to verify that:
- It is available. Go to the domain search tool.
- It is not included in the list of prohibited terms. See prohibited terms list.
- It complies with syntax rules. See syntax rules.
- It is not included in the list of reserved terms. See reserved terms list.
Step 2. Decide which type of domain to request and check whether you are eligible
From anywhere in the world, you can request the following “.es” domains, as long as you maintain ties with Spain:
Domains assigned automatically:
- .es: To identify your name, your company, or your project online. Individuals or private/public entities may request it.
- .com.es: For any type of activity at a reduced price. Individuals or private/public entities may request it.
- .nom.es: To identify your name and online presence. Individuals may request it.
- .org.es: For organizations of either a public or private nature. Non‑profit entities, institutions, or groups may request it.
Domains requiring prior verification:
- These domains require prior verification, meaning you may be asked to provide documentation proving the information submitted in the application.
- .edu.es: May be requested by entities, institutions, or groups engaged in teaching or research activities.
- .gob.es: Reserved and may only be requested by Public Bodies and Government Institutions.
Step 3. Choose how to register your domain
Register a domain through an Accredited Registrar (Option recommended by Dominios.es): Accredited Registrars offer competitive prices and make domain management easier by providing additional advantages and value‑added services. Your Registrar will handle all necessary procedures with Dominios.es.. Go to the list of Registrars accredited by Dominios.es..
Register a domain directly through Dominios.es. Dominios.es offers direct registration and management, but only for the domain name itself—without added services and at a higher price than Accredited Registrars. Dominios.es recommends contacting their Accredited Registrars.
If you still prefer to do it yourself, you can register a domain through Dominios.es from the User Area available on the portal. Go to the control panel.
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