# .us This article describes the procedures and requirements of .us 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://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies The owner contact must have the following [additional data](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Format_Extensions_Additional_Data_Customer) specified. If you are using REST API, please use [CreateCustomer](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/reseller-customer.swagger#operation/CreateCustomer) (to create a new handle) or [UpdateCustomer](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/reseller-customer.swagger#operation/UpdateCustomer) (to update an existing handle) request to specify **extension\_additional\_data**. - Full first name and surname is required. - nexusCategory: - **C11** - A natural person who is a United States citizen. - **C12** - A natural person who is a permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories. A U.S. Organization incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. States, the District of Columbia, or any of the U.S. Possessions or territories or organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia or any of its possessions or territories or a U.S. Federal, state, or local government entity or a political subdivision thereof. - **C21** - U.S. Organization incorporated within one of the 50 states or a U.S. Territory An entity or organization that has a bona fide presence in the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories. - **C31** - Regularly engages in lawful activities (sales of goods or services or other business, commercial or non-commercial, including not-for-profit relations in the United States). - **C32** - Entity has an office or other facility in the US. - applicantPurpose: - **P1** - Business use for profit - **P2** - Non-profit business, club, association, religious organization, etc - **P3** - Personal use - **P4** - Education purposes - **P5** - Government purposes **Please note:** If the above data is not complete or valid the registry will revoke the domain.
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://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies The owner contact must have the following [additional data](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Format_Extensions_Additional_Data_Customer) specified. If you are using REST API, please use [CreateCustomer](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/reseller-customer.swagger#operation/CreateCustomer) (to create a new handle) or [UpdateCustomer](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/reseller-customer.swagger#operation/UpdateCustomer) (to update an existing handle) request to specify **extension\_additional\_data**. - Full first name and surname is required. - nexusCategory: - **C11** - A natural person who is a United States citizen. - **C12** - A natural person who is a permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories. A U.S. Organization incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. States, the District of Columbia, or any of the U.S. Possessions or territories or organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia or any of its possessions or territories or a U.S. Federal, state, or local government entity or a political subdivision thereof. - **C21** - U.S. Organization incorporated within one of the 50 states or a U.S. Territory An entity or organization that has a bona fide presence in the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories. - **C31** - Regularly engages in lawful activities (sales of goods or services or other business, commercial or non-commercial, including not-for-profit relations in the United States). - **C32** - Entity has an office or other facility in the US. - applicantPurpose: - **P1** - Business use for profit - **P2** - Non-profit business, club, association, religious organization, etc - **P3** - Personal use - **P4** - Education purposes - **P5** - Government purposes **Please note:** If the above data is not complete or valid the registry will revoke the domain. During the transfer period which can take 6 days, the current provider or the owner can reject to the transfer. The registration period after a successful transfer will [extend with 1 year](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer), unless the transfer is ordered within the domain's auto-renew grace period at the previous registrar. **Problems transferring your domain?** Please take a look at this [extended article](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/common-errors-when-submitting-a-transfer-request) for possible solutions.
**Authorization code required**yes
**Method of confirmation**authcode
**Registration period after transfer**[extends](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)
**Average transfer time**5 days
**Advanced and simple transfers available**Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .us domains is available.
Outgoing transfer - **External authorization code request** - via [RCP (Reseller Control Panel)](https://cp.openprovider.eu/tools/auth-code-mgmt.php) or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_requestAuthCodeDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/GetAuthCode)
Update ### Owner change (trade) - requested as a normal domain update 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) - the owner contact must have the as defined under the section *Registration* specified - processed realtime - both previous and new registrant will receive an e-mail. This is a notification only, no action is required. - registrant [e-mail address verification](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies ### Other 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) - processed realtime If as part of the update the domain owner’s e-mail address changes, we’re obliged to start a [contact verification process](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) if this new e-mail address was not verified before.
Deletion / Restore ### Delete **Explicit delete** - Requested via RCP or or [XML API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_deleteDomainRequest) or [REST API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/DeleteDomain) - processed realtime - will directly result in quarantine (redemption period) (**no** soft quarantine applies) **Note**: If a .us domain is explicitly deleted within the first 5 days of its initial registration, the registry immediately drops the domain from the Registry database and makes it available for registration. In such cases, the redemption/quarantine lifecycle mentioned above does not apply, and restoration will not be possible. **Expiration** In case the domain expires (not renewed in time); - will not be deleted directly at the registry - will lead to [*soft quarantine,*](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine) followed by regular quarantine ### Restore / reactivate - restore / reactivation supported 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) - quarantine periods can be found under **Detailed extension information > Technical information > Quarantine period** - After quarantine, 5 days *PendingDelete* period (restore **not** possible)
Detailed extension information
**Registry**- Registry: [Registry Services, LLC](https://www.about.us) - Registry whois: whois.nic.us - Registry web based whois: [https://www.whois.us](https://www.whois.us) - Registry zonefile updates: Realtime
**Technical information**- DNSSEC support: yes - Min: 3 - Max: 63 - Alphanumeric and a hyphen except in the first or last position - IDN: No - Registration period: 1-10 years - 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: 44 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: 28 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? **n/a** - Local activity required? **yes** - Correct nameserver configuration required? **no**
**Policies**- [All policies](http://www.neustar.us/policies) on the registry's website - **Premium policy**: no premiums supported - [Acceptable Use Policy](http://www.neustar.us/ustld-acceptable-use-policy/) - [Nexus Requirements](http://www.neustar.us/the-ustld-nexus-requirements/)
**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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