How to register .GOV domain name with and/or without physical presence in US Government
- First of all, please visit our .GOV TLD designated page and get familiar with US Government regulations and current prices.
- Enter your desired .GOV domain name into the domain search box and press the Search button.
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Confirm the .GOV domain availability and price.
*You can click the domain status to once again check the complete domain regulations for US Government.
- Add your .GOV domain to the cart by clicking the checkbox and proceed to checkout.
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Choose the registration type and specify your DNS to comply with us government registry requirements.
*Remember to set DNS properly before your order is confirmed. Otherwise, Web Solutions` default name servers will be used. You will be able to change them later.
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Go to the next step and create new account or sign in to the existing one.
*Your login information will be sent in a separate e-mail to the address you have entered above.
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Choose the payment method, read and accept Terms & Conditions and click the order confirmation button.
*It is possible to pay either by Credit Card or Wire Transfer.
- When the order has been completed, the Support Team will contact you to give you an update on the current registration status of your US Government domain.
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