Restricted to legal professionalsLicence verification required"Abogado" = lawyer in Spanish

.abogado domain — the verified extension for the Spanish-speaking legal sector

.abogado is the exact Spanish word for "lawyer". Registration is restricted to currently-licensed lawyers, law firms, courts and law schools, verified before the domain is activated.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .ABOGADO domain

What is the .ABOGADO domain?

The .abogado is a generic top-level domain delegated by ICANN on 10 July 2014, initially under Top Level Domain Holdings Limited and currently operated by Registry Services, LLC. "Abogado" is the exact Spanish word for a legal professional, making this extension one of the most direct for the Spanish-speaking legal sector. Unlike most generic extensions, registration of .abogado is restricted: only currently-licensed lawyers, incorporated law firms, courts of law, accredited law schools and legal regulatory bodies can register it, verified by an independent validation company that confirms the registrant's name matches the one recorded with their professional body.
Registration restrictions

Registration of .abogado is restricted to currently-licensed lawyers, incorporated law firms, courts of law, accredited law schools and legal regulatory bodies. An independent validation company verifies that the registrant's name matches the one recorded with their professional regulator before the domain is activated.

Extension .ABOGADO
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Registry Services, LLC (originally delegated to Top Level Domain Holdings Limited on 10 July 2014; operated by Registry Services, LLC since 2021)
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .ABOGADO

Who is the .ABOGADO domain for?

These are the most common situations where .ABOGADO is the ideal extension.

Licensed lawyers with a personal brand

A currently-licensed lawyer can register name.abogado to communicate their profession with credibility reinforced by the registry's prior verification.

Incorporated law firms

Law firms can use the extension to reinforce their professional identity with Spanish-speaking clients.

Accredited law schools

Educational institutions authorised to teach law degrees are among the entities eligible to register .abogado domains.

Courts and judicial bodies

Courts with authority to adjudicate legal disputes can register this extension for their official platforms.

Bar associations and legal regulators

Bodies that regulate the practice of law can use .abogado for their institutional channels.

Specialisation by area of law

Combinations like fiscal.abogado, laboral.abogado or penal.abogado precisely communicate the legal specialism in Spanish-speaking markets.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .ABOGADO domain

fiscal.abogadolaboral.abogadopenal.abogadomercantil.abogadocivil.abogadofamilia.abogado

.ABOGADO vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .ABOGADO with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.abogado This page Lawyers and law firms (Spanish-speaking market) Restricted — bar membership verification Market: $31.99–$50/year
.law Law in general (English-speaking market) None $103.99/year
.lawyer Lawyers with personal brands (English) None $54.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .ABOGADO domain at miHosting

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Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .ABOGADO domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .ABOGADO domain

Who can register a .abogado domain?

Only currently-licensed lawyers, incorporated law firms, courts of law, accredited law schools and legal regulatory bodies. An independent validation company verifies the registrant's name matches the one recorded with their professional body before the domain is activated.

How much does a .abogado domain cost?

International market pricing typically ranges between $31.99 and $50/year depending on the registrar. Contact our team to confirm the exact cost and the licence verification process.

What is the difference between .abogado and .law?

.abogado specifically targets the Spanish-speaking market and uses the Spanish term. .law uses the English term and has more international reach. Both require eligibility verification, though through different processes depending on the registry.

How long does licence verification take?

The professional eligibility validation process typically takes anywhere from a few days to two weeks, depending on how quickly your bar membership can be confirmed with the relevant body.

What happens if my licence expires or becomes inactive?

You would lose eligibility to keep the domain. Restricted registries like .abogado require the holder to maintain an active licence continuously.

Can I transfer my .abogado domain to miHosting?

Yes, as long as you maintain the professional eligibility required by the registry. We help with the transfer process and the corresponding verification.

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The .abogado domain is the verified extension for the Spanish-speaking legal sector — delegated by ICANN on 10 July 2014 and currently operated by Registry Services, LLC. "Abogado" is the exact Spanish word for a legal professional. Unlike most gTLDs, registration is restricted: only currently-licensed lawyers, incorporated firms, courts, accredited law schools and legal regulators can register it, following independent verification of their bar membership. fiscal.abogado, laboral.abogado, penal.abogado — combinations that precisely communicate the legal specialism. International market pricing ranges between $31.99 and $50/year. Contact our team to confirm your eligibility and the exact cost. Combine it with our professional hosting so your firm has the infrastructure its clients expect.