.nrw is the regional extension for North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen). Germany’s most populous state is home to nearly 18 million people and includes cities such as Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund and Essen.

This extension is intended for individuals living in the region and businesses operating there. The .nrw extension demonstrates a strong local connection, which is particularly useful for local service providers, retailers, associations and tourism websites.

.nrw domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.nrw	€41.80	€41.10	€41.80

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .nrw domains is an automated process, so registration is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes of placing your order.

Domain transfer

To transfer your existing .nrw domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (Auth) code for the domain. The transfer process usually takes a few days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .nrw must be at least 1 character long and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

The .nrw domain extension supports the following special characters:

ä ö ü ß

Restrictions

A .nrw domain name may be registered by a private individual residing in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, or by a company or private individual with a registered office in the state. The postcode in the owner’s address must be within the state’s territory.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, and hides some of the owner’s details in the public Whois database.