.kia
.kia is a brand extension, run by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION since 2015. Only KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .kia names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 26 September 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.kia |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/kia |
Look up a .kia domain
The .kia registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .kia domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .kia extension?
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION is the registry operator for .kia. The registry keeps the list of every .kia name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .kia domain?
Only KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .kia names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .kia created?
.kia was added to the DNS root zone on 26 September 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .kia domain?
The .kia registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.kia. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .kia signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .kia zone is signed, so a .kia domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.