Ca domains

[john_karr]

Hello where can i register a ca domain name at and how much does it cost? I live in the US can i register a ca domain or do I need a Canada address?

 

[cera]

According to the CIRA POLICIES, RULES, AND PROCEDURES

Canadian Presence Requirements. On and after November 8, 2000 only the following individuals and entities will be permitted to apply to CIRA (through a CIRA certified registrar) for the registration of, and to hold and maintain the registration of, a .ca domain name:
(a) Canadian citizen. A Canadian citizen of the age of majority under the laws of the province or territory in Canada in which he or she resides or last resided;
(b) Permanent resident. A permanent resident as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Canada) S.C. 2001, c. 27, as amended from time to time, who is ordinarily resident in Canada (as defined below) and of the age of majority under the laws of the province or territory in Canada in which he or she resides or last resided;(amended June 5, 2003)
(c) Legal representative. An executor, administrator or other legal representative of a Person listed in paragraph (a) and (b) above;
(d) Corporation. A corporation under the laws of Canada or any province or territory of Canada

If you qualify I recommend registering through NamesPro.ca and the domain will cost you CAN$12.88

 

[YesBrilliant]

Only Canadians residents or Canadian citizens living abroad can register .ca domains, as well as Canadian companies.

Stupid rules, I agree, but those are the rules.

 

[mis_chiff]

Only Canadians residents or Canadian citizens living abroad can register .ca domains, as well as Canadian companies.

Stupid rules, I agree, but those are the rules.

Unless of course you have a partner living
in Canada. That establish's your Canadian Presence.
http://www.cira.ca

 

[john_karr]

Any of you guys know of anybody in the US that register a ca domain? I have family living in Canada should I have them register it for me or just use there address and take it from there?

Unless of course you have a partner living
in Canada. That establish's your Canadian Presence.
http://www.cira.ca

 

[iNod]

Any of you guys know of anybody in the US that register a ca domain? I have family living in Canada should I have them register it for me or just use there address and take it from there?

If you have family or friends or anyone you know and trust you can contact them and use there address on your CIRA application. Unlike other ccTLD's .ca is extremely strict on there policy and making sure only Canadian businesses register .ca's. Which is why you will see LLL.ca's and Extremely high value keywords drop almost daily from false whois information.

As for registering them, there are a few options. NamesPro.ca (BC Based) has the best system I have ever used. NetFirms.ca has the cheapest, also a good register.

If you use there address, make sure you tell them so they don't get an letter in the mail and start screaming lol.

Also there are a few .ca registrars that will act as a thrid party to people from US, UK, parts of Europe, and Aus. Meaning, they will supply there address and register it for you.

- Steve

 

[stscac]

Any of you guys know of anybody in the US that register a ca domain? I have family living in Canada should I have them register it for me or just use there address and take it from there?

If you have family or friends or anyone you know and trust you can contact them and use there address on your CIRA application. Unlike other ccTLD's .ca is extremely strict on there policy and making sure only Canadian businesses register .ca's. Which is why you will see LLL.ca's and Extremely high value keywords drop almost daily from false whois information.

As for registering them, there are a few options. NamesPro.ca (BC Based) has the best system I have ever used. NetFirms.ca has the cheapest, also a good register.

If you use there address, make sure you tell them so they don't get an letter in the mail and start screaming lol.

Also there are a few .ca registrars that will act as a thrid party to people from US, UK, parts of Europe, and Aus. Meaning, they will supply there address and register it for you.

- Steve

What about domainsatcost.ca? How is their service?

They seem to be a lower-cost .ca registrar.

-Steve

 

[mis_chiff]

I agree with Steve, especially about Namespro.ca
they are great.
but I do believe the Canadian party has to be the one
to register the CIRA account (which is created upon domain purchase)
there is emails to reply to (at least from Namespro/CIRA and again, only on
creation of the first time setup of the account) You will get a CIRA number. After you have established a valid CIRA account, you are able to purchase domains normally.
Geesh, they are pretty sticky eh? :lol:

 

[iNod]

DomainsAtCost.ca was also a good registrar I have a few there. They don't take paypal and they don't charge for tax. A bonus (no tax), but I like my paypal.

I still think they have abit high prices, but there system for managing is very nice and clean.

- Steve

 

[mis_chiff]

What about domainsatcost.ca? How is their service?

They seem to be a lower-cost .ca registrar.

-Steve

Never tried them, their rules may be easier
Good luck!

 

[iNod]

95% of my domains are at NamesPro.ca and 4% at NetFirms and 1% at DomainsAtCost.ca and I got like 1 at somewhere else which I forget.

- Steve

 

[mis_chiff]

95% of my domains are at NamesPro.ca and 4% at NetFirms and 1% at DomainsAtCost.ca and I got like 1 at somewhere else which I forget.

- Steve

Maybe Dynadot...I remembered I got some there too!

 

[lubicon]

10dollar.ca is the cheapest