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Rules for registration .mk domains
What types of .mk domains exist?
Within the.mkzone, the following domains exist:
Primary domain
.mk
Secondary domains
.gov.mk
.edu.mk
.org.mk
.com.mk
.net.mk
.inf.mk
Who can register a Macedonian domain?
.mk (primary domain)
The following may register:
Natural persons with residence or temporary residence in North Macedonia
Legal entities registered in North Macedonia
Foreign legal entities (with proper registration in their home country)
.gov.mk domain
Intended for and may be registered by:
State administration bodies
Public institutions
Public enterprises
Municipalities and the City of Skopje
This domain can be registered and managed exclusively through the state registrar MARNET.
.edu.mk
Intended for and may be registered by:
Educational institutions
Scientific and research institutions
Foreign educational institutions licensed to operate in North Macedonia
.org.mk
Intended for and may be registered by:
Non-profit organizations
Associations and foundations
Political parties
Trade unions
Public and private healthcare institutions
Embassies and foreign non-profit organizations with legal authorization
.com.mk / .net.mk / .inf.mk
Intended for and may be registered by:
Commercial companies
Sole proprietors
Chambers and cooperatives
Financial organizations
All legal entities and natural persons registered to perform commercial activity
Domain Name Rules (.mk)
The domain name must meet the following conditions:
Allowed characters:
Latin letters (a–z)
Numbers (0–9)
Hyphen (-)
Length:
2 to 63 characters
Not allowed:
Starting or ending with a hyphen
Two consecutive hyphens
Exception: A 1-character domain is allowed only for a registered trademark or brand.
Required Information for Macedonian Domain Registration
The following must be provided during registration:
Domain name
Full name (for natural persons) or company name (for legal entities)
Address
Tax identification number (for legal entities)
Email address
Administrative contact
Technical contact
At least 2 nameservers
User Identification Methods
Natural Persons
Submission of a registration request in person and presentation of ID card or passport -only for natural persons with residence or temporary residence in North Macedonia. Does NOT apply for foreign persons .or
Electronic identification in accordance with the Law on Electronic Documents, Electronic Identification and Trust Services, and related by-laws -only for natural persons with residence or temporary residence in North Macedonia. Does NOT apply for foreign persons
Legal Entities
Registration document from the competent registry (current status certificate or registration decision)
Request submitted in person with signature and company stamp, or electronically with a qualified digital signature of an authorized representative
Additional authorization (for .gov.mk, .edu.mk, .org.mk when applicable)
Registration Period
Domains may be registered for 1 to 10 years
They can be renewed before expiration
The number of domains per registrant is unlimited
What happens if a domain expires?
60-day protection period (no modifications allowed)
After 120 days, the domain is fully deleted and becomes available for registration
Registrant Obligations
The registrant is required to:
Provide accurate information
Report any change of data within 8 days
Maintain active contact email addresses
Not infringe intellectual property rights
Changes and Transfers
The following are possible:
Change of contact details
Change of registrant (with consent or court decision). If based on mutual consent, the procedure is described at the followinglink:
Change of registrar
The name of a registered domain cannot be changed.