Requirements for the applicant

- The applicant must be an organization registered in Norway's Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities (Enhetsregisteret). The organization must have a Norwegian postal address.

- At any time, each organization may have up to 20 domain names, directly under .no. An organization may also have up to 5 domain names under each geographical domain to which the organization belongs, as well as 5 domain names under each generic domain to which the organization belongs.

- Individuals may not register domain names under any of the domains that the Registry manages. Individuals can however register domain names under priv.no.

Requirements for the name server

- A condition for registration is that at least two name servers must be specified. All specified name servers must be correctly set up for the domain applied for, and must function at the time that the application comes to the Registry. Only delegated domains can be registered.

- The name servers for the domain must be identified by the domain name and the corresponding IP address. There are also certain technical requirements.

- The name servers may be run by someone other than the applicant.

Requirements for the application

- The application must be submitted by a registrar who has a contract with the Registry.

- Registry's forms must be used.

- A separate application must be submitted for each domain name. An organization that satisfies the registration requirements under several domains may apply for registration in one or more of these. The application must clearly state the domain to which it applies. A declaration form must be signed before the application is submitted.

- The form must be completed and submitted according to the Registry's guidelines. The registrar should assist the applicant with this.

General rules for the procedures

- The Registry's procedures must follow basic principles of independence and equitable treatment. Parts of the procedures are automatic.

- If the application is approved, the registrar is automatically notified of this by e-mail. The registrar must forward the message to the applicant within 14 calendar days.

- Any rejection by the Registry of an application for a domain name must always state the grounds for the decision. The Registry's decision is communicated by e-mail to the registrar who forwarded the application. The registrar must forward the message to the applicant within 14 calendar days.

- The Registry can change its decision on its own initiative, but will normally not change it to the disadvantage of the applicant/ domain name holder.

Notification of change

- The Registry must be notified of all changes in registered information (notice of change). This applies to changes in both technical and contact information.

- Any substitution or modification of the domain name is not regarded as a change, but as a new registration. This means that a normal application for the new domain name must be submitted.

- The Registry sends an e-mail message confirming that the change has been made to the party that submitted the notice of change, the ISPs concerned and the domain's legal contact.

Transfer, suspension or deletion

- Any application for transfer must be accompanied by the written approval of the domain name holder. The organization designated by the holder for a transfer of the domain name must satisfy the applicant requirements for a new application. A domain name may however be transferred without the written approval of the holder if there is a final judgment regarding the transfer of the domain to another organization and this organization satisfies the domain name policy requirements for the transfer, including a signed declaration form.

- The holder may require a temporary suspension of the domain name (hold). This does not mean that the registration is changed or lost. While suspended, the name will not function, but nobody else will be able to register it. Suspension may be requested for up to 6 months. At any time, the holder may request that the suspension be lifted. Suspension may not be requested again within 2 years of being lifted. In the event of a legal conflict where the holder's right to the name and its use is challenged, the holder may request suspension regardless of any previous suspensions and until final judgment in the matter. Suspension has no effect on the obligation to pay the ordinary fees.

- The holder may request deletion of a domain name. Any application for deletion must be accompanied by the written approval of the holder. Deletion does not entail any right to a refund of the fees paid.

- The Registry will confirm any transfer, suspension or deletion by e-mail to the registrar and the domain's legal contact.

Compulsory deletion of domain names

- The following circumstances may result in deletion of the registration of a domain name and making the domain name available to others:

a.      A claim for deletion in accordance with a final judgment regarding deletion of the domain name.

b.      The registration was based on incorrect information provided by or on behalf of the applicant. Lack of a signed declaration form is regarded as incorrect information. The holder of the domain name shall be given an opportunity to respond before deletion takes place.

c.      The holder of the domain name is no longer registered in Norway's Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities, or has ceased to exist.

d.      Insufficient payment of registration fees or annual fees after the deadline specified in the late payment notice has elapsed.

e.      The domain is not technically operative.

f.       The designated contact for the holder of the domain name cannot be reached.

g.      Any situation that involves non-fulfillment of the applicant's responsibility or duties in accordance with the domain name policy or the declaration form.

- Unless otherwise stated, notice will be sent by e-mail to the holder of the domain name at least 60 days before a reversal or deletion is implemented.