.uk
.uk is a country-code extension for the United Kingdom, run by Nominet UK. Nominet UK sets who can register .uk names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| Type | Country code |
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| Registry operator | Nominet UK |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/uk/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/uk |
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All 45 registrars for .uk. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .uk domain
The .uk registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .uk domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Nominet UK
| .cymru | Generic · 2014 |
| .wales | Generic · 2014 |
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 Something out of date?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 .uk extension?
Nominet UK is the registry operator for .uk, the country-code extension for the United Kingdom. The registry keeps the list of every .uk name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .uk domain?
Nominet UK sets who can register .uk names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
How do I look up who owns a .uk domain?
The .uk registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/uk/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .uk signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .uk zone is signed, so a .uk domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.