FAQs

New Registrar 

• How do I apply to become a registrar?

Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) Process

• I have authorised as a registrar by DNCL. Do I beed to undertake the Operational Testing and Evaluation process?
• How do I begin the Operational Testing and Evaluation process?
• What do I do after I download the RIK?
• How do I test my client application?
• How do I arrange a time for Operational Testing and Evaluation verification?
• What will be tested during the Operational Testing and Evaluation verification?
• What happens after the Operational Testing and Evaluation verification?
• What is the name and port of the SRS Test Server?

Foreign Registrars 

• Can non-NZ resident entities become a registrar?
• As a foreign registrar, will I be charged GST?
• What is GST?
• Does NZRS have the right to start charging GST?  

Terminology

• What is a Domain Name?
• What is a Registrant?
• What is a Registrar?
• What is SRS?
• What is DNS?
• What is the Domain Name Commission?
• What is a UDAI?  

Registering a Domain Name

• How is a .nz Domain Name Registered?
• How do I apply to become a registrar?
• How do I find a registrar?
• How long can I register a domain name for?
• What domain names are available to be registered?
• Can I reserve a domain name?
• More information about registering a domain... 

Domain Name Queries

• How do I update my contact details?
• How do I contact my registrar?
• How do I transfer my domain name to another registrar?
• Can a Registrar provide a UDAI when the domain is in Pending Release?

WHOIS

• What is the WHOIS?
• What is the address of the public WHOIS server?
• How do I issue a WHOIS query?
• Who do I contact if my information on the WHOIS is incorrect/needs updating?

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