# .bh This article describes the procedures and requirements of .bh domain names. Click on the subject below to open the dropdown for more information.
Registration Successful domain registration via [RCP ](https://cp.openprovider.eu/web/action/index#/domain/register)or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_createDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/CreateDomain) requires: - two or more nameservers or a nameserver group - registrant [e-mail address verification](https://support.openprovider.eu/hc/en-us/articles/216649108) applies Registration process for the following third-level .BH namespaces:com​.bh, org​.bh, net​.bh, med​.bh, edu​.bh, biz​.bh, info​.bh, cc​.bh, name​.bh and me​.bh: Registrations in these namespaces require approval from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (“the Authority”). Registration requests will remain in pending/create status while the Authority completes its review. Registrars must submit the applicable supporting documentation by email to Tucows Registry Support. Once complete documentation has been received, the Authority will normally complete its review within 3-5 business days. Approved registrations will be activated automatically. Registry Support will contact the registrar if additional information is required or if the request is denied. **Required Documentation for Verification** To facilitate the verification process, registrars are required to submit the following documents along with the registration request: **.com​.bh ** Domain names may be registered under .com​.bh for businesses, provided that the name or business activity is related to the requested domain name. The applicant shall submit one of the following documents: A valid commercial registration certificate. A certificate of registration of a trademark or intellectual or industrial property. **.cc​.bh ** Domain names may be registered under .cc​.bh for businesses registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided that the name or business activity is related to the requested domain name. The applicant shall submit one of the following documents: A valid commercial registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. A certificate of registration of a trademark or intellectual or industrial property in the Kingdom of Bahrain. **.org​.bh ** Domain names may be registered under .org​.bh for organizations, authorities, societies, institutions, clubs, and other similar organizations, provided that the requested domain name is related to the entity name. The applicant shall submit: A copy of the registration certificate, incorporation resolution, or any other proof issued by the competent authorities in accordance with the applicable procedures in the Kingdom of Bahrain. **.edu​.bh** Domain names may be registered under .edu​.bh for licensed educational institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The applicant shall submit one of the following documents: A copy of the licence issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A letter issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. **.net​.bh** Domain names may be registered under .net​.bh for telecommunications and information technology service providers registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided that the name or business activity is relevant to the requested domain name. The applicant shall submit: A valid commercial registration certificate at the time of submitting the application. **.med​.bh ** Domain names may be registered under .med​.bh for licensed medical services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided that the requested domain name is relevant to the entity name or the services provided. The applicant shall submit: A copy of the licence issued by the competent authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain at the time of submitting the application. **.info​.bh** Domain names may be registered under .info​.bh for information provision services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided that the requested domain name is relevant to the entity name or services provided. The applicant shall submit: Proof of licensing by the competent authorities to provide information services at the time of submitting the application. **.biz​.bh** Domain names may be registered under .biz​.bh for businesses, provided that the name or business activity is relevant to the requested domain name. The applicant shall submit one of the following documents: A valid commercial registration certificate. A certificate of registration of a trademark or intellectual or industrial property. **.name​.bh** and **.me​.bh** Domain names may be registered under .name​.bh and .me​.bh for natural persons who are citizens or residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain, provided that the requested domain name is relevant to the name of the registration applicant. The applicant shall submit one of the following documents: A Bahraini passport. A Bahraini ID card. You can also refer to the below link for more information: https://register.bh/rules/
Transfer Successful domain transfer via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/dashboard/transfer-new) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_transferDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/TransferDomain) requires - authorisation code. - two or more nameservers or a nameserver group - registrant [e-mail address verification](https://support.openprovider.eu/hc/en-us/articles/216649108) applies
**Authorization code required** yes
**Method of confirmation** authcode,email
**Registration period after transfer** [extends](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)
**Average transfer time**
**Advanced and simple transfers available** Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .bh domains is available.
Update - Requested via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_modifyDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/UpdateDomain)
Deletion / Restore ### Delete - Requested via RCP or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_deleteDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/DeleteDomain) ### Restore / reactivate - **Restore** - via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/domain/queue-restore.php) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_restoreDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/RestoreDomain) - [Soft Quarantine](https://support.openprovider.eu/hc/en-us/articles/216649078-Soft-quarantine) Period is 45 days, and  [Hard Quarantine](https://support.openprovider.eu/hc/en-us/articles/360039653093-Hard-quarantine) period is 30 days.
Detailed extension information
**Registry** - Registry: [Telecommunications Regulatory Authority](https://www.tra.org.bh/en/) - Registry whois: whois.bhregistry.bh - Registry web based whois: [https://whois.bhregistry.bh/](https://whois.bhregistry.bh/) - Registry zonefile updates:
**Technical information** - DNSSEC support: yes - Min: 2 - Max: 63 - Registration period: 1 - 5 year(s) - Renewal date offset: 0 days *The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/renewal-policies-in-openprovider). Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here.* - Soft quarantine period: 45 days *During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine).* - Quarantine period: 30 days *During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.*
**Restrictions** - Local presence required? **no** - Does Openprovider provide local presence services? **no** - Local activity required? **no** - Correct nameserver configuration required? **yes**
**Policies**
**Registration agreement** *The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following:* - [General registration agreement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement)
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