You can apply for a .cat domain if you belong to the Catalan cultural and linguistic community in the Internet and you comply with the conditions set in the applying procedure.
Domain names must be requested through ICANN accredited registrars that offer .CAT domain names. You can get the updated list of .CAT Registrars. You may select the registrar you prefer, but do keep in mind that they offer different services and prices. Some of them only manage defensive registrations, certain may include hosting services, others may participate in special promos offered by puntCAT, etc).
Please remember that .CAT is a sponsored domain and that domain name applications require validation. Registrars only manage the application process but do not review your application. Fundació puntCAT, being the .CAT Registry, is the entity responsible to review and accept or reject domain name applications.
Like in any other domain, Registrars will ask you to pay in advance for the domain name and additional services you request. In order to avoid issues during the validation process, please double check you provide all the required information and comply with all the required items before you pay.
The application process is plain easy, just 3 steps and no paperwork involved:
- 1. Check that you comply with the application requirements.
- 2. Select a registrar among the list of authorized ones.
- 3. Fill in the application form at selected registrar's web page.