.va
.va is a country-code extension for the Vatican City, run by Holy See - Vatican City State. Holy See - Vatican City State sets who can register .va names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| Type | Country code |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Holy See - Vatican City State |
| Country | Vatican City |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/va |
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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 Something out of date?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 .va extension?
Holy See - Vatican City State is the registry operator for .va, the country-code extension for the Vatican City. The registry keeps the list of every .va name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .va domain?
Holy See - Vatican City State sets who can register .va names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
How do I look up who owns a .va domain?
The .va registry doesn't publish a public RDAP or WHOIS server listed with IANA, so registration data has to come from the registry's own website.
Is .va signed with DNSSEC?
No. The .va zone isn't signed with DNSSEC in the root zone.