Rules for registration .mk domains

What types of .mk domains exist?

Within the .mk zone, 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 .
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• 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 following link:

• Change of registrar

The name of a registered domain cannot be changed.