.virgin
.virgin is a brand extension, run by Virgin Enterprises Limited since 2015. Only Virgin Enterprises Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .virgin names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Virgin Enterprises Limited |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 7 October 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/virgin/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/virgin |
Look up a .virgin domain
The .virgin registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .virgin 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 Something out of date?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 .virgin extension?
Virgin Enterprises Limited is the registry operator for .virgin. The registry keeps the list of every .virgin name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .virgin domain?
Only Virgin Enterprises Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .virgin names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .virgin created?
.virgin was added to the DNS root zone on 7 October 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .virgin domain?
The .virgin registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/virgin/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .virgin signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .virgin zone is signed, so a .virgin domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.