Not a U.S. citizen but wanting to reg a U.S. domain? Is there a work around?

[Damion]

I was wondering if there is a work around for registering a U.S. domain if your not a U.S. citizen?

Thanks!

 

[Coopey]

I was wondering if there is a work-around for registering a U.S. domain, if you're not a U.S. citizen?

Thanks!

I'm an EU citizen and I have one .us; I got it from 1&1 UK who during the registration process asked whether I was a US citizen or business, or a foreigner who plans to provide US content or service or something along those lines. Chose that option, domain went through okay. No problems, and it's not really a work-around since it's allowed.

 

[gingeman]

failing that get a us resident to reg it for you then transfer/push.

 

[Damion]

Thank Sid for your reply but i don't think it's a good idea to be having my domains residing at 1&1. Since they are a domainers nightmare

failing that get a us resident to reg it for you then transfer/push.

Hmm, what's to stop the person not to push the domain? A bit risky.

 

[Joseph]

Sign up @ the DNOA

You get a whois privacy which is located in Nevada

 

[Damion]

Thanks Joseph for your reply, i was just checking out the same thing

 

[estibot.com]

If your business has a "bona fide presence" or significant business connections in the U.S., you are allowed to register a .us domain, even if you're not a US resident/citizen. My business has an office in the US, which means I can reg .us domains without any workarounds.

If not, then conceivably someone can dispute your ownership and have the domain transferred to them if it turns out you do not fulfill the criteria. It's a good idea to make sure you're safe from this happening - before registering loads of .us domains.

Whois privacy is officially not allowed with .us domains, but it happens...

 

[Damion]

Yeah, it's a tricky situation.

 

[Coopey]

I don't think it's a good idea to have my domains residing at 1&1. Since they are a domainer's nightmare...

:hehe:
I know that, they only get my 'keepsies'

 

[Fundraiser]

Sign up @ the DNOA

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