No residency or nationality restrictionsManaged by NIC.LV, under the University of LatviaNo need for a company registered in the country

.lv Domain

.lv is the ccTLD of Latvia, registered with IANA on April 29, 1993, and managed by NIC.LV, under the University of Latvia — another case of a ccTLD managed by an academic institution, like .lt or .gr. No residency, nationality, or business registration restrictions.

1993 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .LV domain

What is the .LV domain?

.lv is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Latvia, registered with IANA on April 29, 1993. Management falls to NIC.LV, a unit under the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia — another Baltic case, alongside .lt in Lithuania, of a ccTLD managed by an academic institution rather than a government body.

Anyone, organization, or company in the world can register a .lv domain, with no need to be a Latvian resident, have a company registered in the country, or meet any other residency or citizenship requirement. The applicant must only provide genuine, accurate contact details and accept the terms and conditions established by the Latvian registry.
Extension .LV
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1993
Registry NIC.LV, under the University of Latvia (Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of Network Solutions)
Country / territory Latvia
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .LV

Who is the .LV domain for?

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

Business and projects in Latvia

The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.

Unrestricted international projects

Anyone or any company in the world can register .lv with no local presence.

Projects tied to the University of Latvia

The very institution managing the registry, with a strong academic connection.

E-commerce in the Baltic market

Online stores seeking local brand recognition in Latvia.

.LV vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.lv This page Any project, with no restrictions None Check price
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .LV domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

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

03

Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .LV domain

Do I need to be a resident of Latvia to register a .lv domain?

No. Anyone or any organization in the world can register it, with no residency or citizenship restrictions.

Who manages the .lv domain?

NIC.LV, under the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia. It was registered with IANA on April 29, 1993.

Do I need a company registered in Latvia?

No. No local business registration is required to register the domain.

How much does a .lv domain cost?

The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .lv domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.

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