Closed extension of the Dutch PoliceManaged by SIDN as technical operatorNot available for public registration

.politie Domain

.politie is a gTLD delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for Politie Nederland, the Dutch National Police, with SIDN as technical operator. Its contract has been renewed for four more years.

2016 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .POLITIE domain

What is the .POLITIE domain?

The .politie is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated to the root zone on June 20, 2016, and reserved exclusively for Politie Nederland, the Dutch National Police, with SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) as the registry's technical and administrative operator since 2012.

All registrations under this extension are made solely by the Police itself, including official departments and related government agencies, with the goal that any internet communication from the Dutch Police under the .politie domain can be identified with complete certainty as authentic, reinforcing user trust against possible impersonation attempts. SIDN and the Police have recently extended the registry management contract for four more years.
Registration restrictions

.politie is a closed extension, reserved exclusively for the Dutch National Police and associated government entities. All registrations are made solely by the Police itself, with the goal of ensuring that any communication under this extension can be verified as coming from Dutch law enforcement. It is not available for public registration under any circumstances. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .POLITIE
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry Politie Nederland (Dutch National Police), with SIDN as technical and administrative operator
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .POLITIE

Who is the .POLITIE domain for?

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

Exclusive use by the Dutch National Police

The only real use of this extension, reserved for verified police purposes.

Not available to the general public

No individual or external company can register a .politie domain.

.POLITIE vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.politie This page Exclusive use by the Dutch Police Not available to third parties Not available
.com Any project available for public registration None $14.99/yr

Registration process

How to register your .POLITIE 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 .POLITIE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .POLITIE domain

Can I register a .politie domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for the Dutch National Police.

Why does this extension exist?

So users can be completely certain an online communication actually comes from the Dutch Police.

Who manages the .politie domain?

Politie Nederland, with SIDN as technical and administrative operator since 2012. It was delegated to the root zone on June 20, 2016.

Is there any commercial way to get a .politie domain?

No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public; registrations are exclusive to the Police itself.

What alternative does miHosting recommend?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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