Domain .cr - national domain: Costa Rica

How to register a .cr internet domain?

  • Registration fee
    $177,99 / year
  • Renewal fee
    $177,99 / year
  • Trade fee
    $177,99
    The domain owner change does not extend its validity.
  • Transfer fee
    $73,99
    renewal not included
    The domain transfer does not extend its validity.
  • Minimum registration and renewal period
    1 year
  • Restrictions
    No
VAT may apply for EU individual customers

.cr domain information

.cr is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Costa Rica, one of Central America's most stable and internationally connected economies. Registration is open to individuals and entities from any country with no local presence requirement. The extension has been active since 1990 and is operated by NIC Costa Rica, a unit of the Academia Nacional de Ciencias (National Academy of Sciences).
 

No restrictions on a .cr domain 

Any individual or legal entity, whether domiciled in Costa Rica or abroad, may apply for a second-level .cr domain. There is no local presence requirement and no geographic restriction. 
 

Why should I register a .cr domain name?

A .cr address signals a direct connection to Costa Rica. It is the most recognised local domain extension in the country and builds immediate credibility with Costa Rican customers, partners and institutions. Key use cases include:

  1. Businesses operating in or entering the Costa Rican market
  2. Multinational companies with operations in Costa Rica — the country hosts regional headquarters and service centres for a significant number of international technology and medical device companies
  3. Tourism operators, hospitality brands and tour agencies reaching inbound travellers
  4. E-commerce stores serving the growing Costa Rican consumer market
  5. NGOs, foundations and civil society organisations active in the country
  6. Individuals and professionals building a Costa Rica-focused online presence
  7. Brand protection — registering your name under .cr to prevent third-party misuse in the local market

 

Information about the .cr domain registry

.cr - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): Costa Rica

The available domain TLDs: .cr

Registry: National Academy of Sciences

Website: http://www.nic.cr/

Public WHOIS server: none

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