Requires local presence in Uruguay or a registered trademarkManaged by the Universidad de la República since 1990Trustee services available

.uy Domain

.uy is the ccTLD of Uruguay, registered with IANA on September 10, 1990, and managed by SeCIU, part of the Universidad de la República. It requires local presence in Uruguay or holding a registered trademark.

1990 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .UY domain

What is the .UY domain?

The .uy is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Uruguay, registered in the IANA database on September 10, 1990, and managed by SeCIU (Servicio Central de Informática Universitaria), part of the Universidad de la República, based in Montevideo — another Latin American ccTLD run by an academic institution, much like .py or .pa.

Registration requires proving local presence in Uruguay, or holding a registered trademark. Those who meet neither condition can use trustee services, offered by some registrars, who maintain a physical address in the country and act as a local representative on the applicant's behalf. Registration must always be completed through a SeCIU-accredited registrar, with no business registration or VAT number required. Names must be between 3 and 63 characters, the registration term is one year, and typical processing time is about three days. The extension also supports several subdomains, such as .com.uy, .net.uy, .org.uy, and .edu.uy, depending on the sector.
Registration restrictions

Registration requires local presence in Uruguay or holding a registered trademark. Those who don't meet either condition can use trustee services offered by some registrars, who act as a local proxy on their behalf. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.

Extension .UY
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1990
Registry SeCIU (Servicio Central de Informática Universitaria), Universidad de la República, based in Montevideo
Country / territory Uruguay
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .UY

Who is the .UY domain for?

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

Businesses and projects targeting the Uruguayan market

The most direct use: businesses with local presence or a registered trademark in Uruguay.

Holders of registered trademarks

Companies proving their own trademark, with no physical presence in the country required.

International brands via trustee services

Foreign companies using a trustee to register their .uy.

E-commerce via .com.uy

A specific subdomain for commercial activity within the country.

.UY vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.uy This page Local presence in Uruguay or trademark holders Local presence or registered trademark (or trustee service) Inquire
.com Any project with no local presence requirement None $14.99/yr

Registration process

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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 .UY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .UY domain

Can I register a .uy without living in Uruguay?

Yes, if you hold a registered trademark, or by using a trustee service that acts as your local proxy.

What documentation do I need to register via trademark?

Proof of ownership of the registered trademark matching the requested name.

What subdomains exist besides .uy?

.com.uy, .net.uy, .org.uy, and .edu.uy, among others, depending on the sector.

Who manages the .uy domain?

SeCIU, part of the Universidad de la República, based in Montevideo. It was registered with IANA on September 10, 1990.

How much does a .uy domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .uy domain with miHosting?

Yes, if you meet the local presence or registered trademark requirements. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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The .uy domain is the ccTLD of Uruguay, registered with IANA on September 10, 1990, and managed by SeCIU. It requires local presence in Uruguay or holding a registered trademark, with trustee services available. Contact our team for the exact requirements and current pricing, and pair it with our professional hosting.