.AU

➤ TLD characteristics

➤ Contact requirements

➤ Create

➤ Transfer in

➤ Renew

➤ Restore

➤ Registrant change

➤ Transfer out

➤ Delete

➤ Contact properties

➤ Eligibility & Allocation requirements

➤ Document requirements

🇦🇺 TLD characteristics

👥 Contact requirements

.AU domains require a registrant contact.

🆕 Create

‼️ Important: AUDA has strict eligibility and allocation requirements for registrants. For more information on who can register the .AU TLD and related ccTLDs, See 📘 Eligibility & Allocation requirements and 📘 Document requirements.

1: Create a contact with the registrant’s contact data. For a detailed description on creating a contact, See the ➤ Create a new contact KB-article.
ℹ️ If you already have an existing registrant contact that you want to use, you can skip this step and continue with step 2.
2: Add the required .AU contact properties to the registrant contact. For a detailed description on adding contact properties, See the ➤ Contact properties KB-article.
ℹ️ If the contact properties are already present, you can skip this step and continue with step 3.
3: Request the create through our portal. For a detailed description on requesting a create, See the ➤ Create domain(s) KB-article.
4: Once requested, the create will be completed real-time.
⏱️ Creates remain suspended if additional documents/actions are required, our support staff will contact you through email if this is the case.

🔁 Transfer in

1: Create a contact with the registrant’s contact data. For a detailed description on creating a contact, See the ➤ Create a new contact KB-article.
ℹ️ If you already have an existing registrant contact that you want to use, you can skip this step and continue with step 2.
2: Add the required .AU contact properties to the registrant contact. For a detailed description on adding contact properties, See the ➤ Contact properties KB-article.
ℹ️ If the contact properties are already present, you can skip this step and continue with step 3.
3: Request the transfer through our portal. For a detailed description on requesting a transfer, See the ➤ Transfer domain(s) KB-article.
4: Once requested, the transfer will be completed real-time.
⏱️ Transfers remain suspended if additional documents/actions are required, our support staff will contact you through email if this is the case.

♻️ Renew

1: To request a renewal, follow the instructions in the ➤ Renew domains KB-article.

🕒 Restore

1: To request a restore, follow the instructions in the ➤ Restore domain KB-article.

🔄 Registrant change

1: Create a contact with the new registrant’s contact data. For a detailed description on creating a contact, See the ➤ Create a new contact KB-article.
2: Add the required .AU contact properties to the new registrant contact. For a detailed description on adding contact properties, See the ➤ Contact properties KB-article.
3: Request the registrant change through our portal. For a detailed description on updating the registrant contact, See the ➤ Update domain(s) KB-article.
4: Once requested, the registrant change will be completed real-time.
⏱️ Registrant changes remain suspended if additional documents/actions are required, our support staff will contact you through email if this is the case.

📤 Transfer out

1: Make sure no server or client transfer prohibited status is active for the domain to be transferred.
2: To start the outgoing transfer, contact the gaining registrar for information on their incoming transfer procedure.

🚮 Delete

1: To request a delete, follow the instructions in the ➤ Delete domain KB-article.

🧩 Contact properties

To add contact properties for .AU (RegistryAU) to a contact, follow the instructions in the ➤ Contact properties KB-article up until step #2. Once you select the .AU (RegistryAU) contact properties option, the fields shown below appear.

1

Company reg. number (COMPANY-NUMBER): Company registration number of the registrant organisation.

Use the official registration number issued by the relevant corporate or business registry.
Applies to companies and other registered organisations.

⚠️ Ensure the company registration number corresponds to the legal entity. Incorrect or inconsistent data may affect the registrant’s eligibility under .AU rules.

2

ID card no. (IDCARD-OR-PASSPORT-NUMBER): Identification number for the registrant (individuals).

Provide the number from a valid ID document (for example passport or national ID).
Used primarily when the registrant is an individual (citizen or resident).

⚠️ Use only valid identification details belonging to the registrant. Inaccurate information may prevent verification of eligibility.

3

.AU domain relation (AU-DOMAIN-RELATION): Describes how the domain name relates to the registrant.

1 – Exact match / acronym / abbreviation of the registrant’s company, trading name, organisation/association name or trademark.
2 – Closely and substantially connected to the registrant (for example products, services, events or initiatives of the registrant).
3 – Otherwise authorised to use the name (for example a license agreement or other authorisation).

⚠️ Select the option that best describes the relationship. The registry may ask for supporting documentation if the relation is unclear.

4

.AU policy reason (AU-POLICY-REASON): Optional field used to describe the justification or allocation reason for the domain name under .AU policy rules.

Use this field to add extra context for compliance purposes when needed.
May help when the registry requests clarification.

⚠️ Only provide accurate policy reasoning. Incorrect data may impact eligibility or rights validation.

5

.AU registrant type (AU-DOMAIN-REGTYPE): The registrant’s category (legal/person/entity type).

Select the category that matches the registrant’s real-world eligibility category.
Used by the registry to validate Australian presence and eligibility.

⚠️ Ensure the registrant type matches the registrant’s documentation and eligibility basis.

6

.AU Australian presence (AU-DOMAIN-AUSPRESENCE): Indicates the basis of Australian presence (citizen, permanent resident, registered company, ABN holder, etc.).

Select the presence basis that applies to the registrant.
Must be consistent with the registrant’s documents and identifiers (ACN/ARBN/ABN/ID etc.).

⚠️ Incorrect data may impact eligibility or rights validation.

7

.AU owner type (AU-DOMAIN-RELATIONTYPE): Legal/organisational type of the registrant.

Charity
Citizen/Resident
Club
Commercial Statutory Body
Company
Incorporated Association
Industry Body
Non-profit Organisation
Partnership
Pending TM Owner
Political Party
Registered Business
Sole Trader
Trade Union
Trademark Owner
Trust

⚠️ Select the owner type that accurately reflects the registrant’s legal status. An incorrect classification may cause eligibility or policy-compliance issues.

8: Click “Save properties” to confirm adding properties to the contact. Once saved, you can use this contact as the registrant contact for creating, transferring in or updating .AU domains.

Contact properties metadata description

🇦🇺 Eligibility & Allocation requirements

‼️Please note that if registrant data does not meet the eligibility & allocation requirements, domains will be suspended and ultimately deleted by the registry.‼️

.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be Person/Entity with Australian Presence, which includes: Individuals Australian citizens Australian permanent residents Organisations Companies registered in Australia Registrable Bodies with an ARBN Incorporated Associations ABN holders Indigenous Corporations Registered Organisations Cooperatives Registered Charities Registered Political Parties Partnerships with eligible Australian partners Unincorporated Associations with an Australian management committee Trusts with an Australian trustee Educational Institutions regulated in Australia Government Government bodies Statutory agencies Commonwealth entities Trade Mark Owners Exact-match Australian Trade Mark owners or applicants	2.4.2(1) + definition in 1.4 (“Australian Presence”)
Allocation	Match of legal/business/personal name Acronym Match of an Australian Trade Mark Match/acronym of related body corporate name Match/acronym of partnership/trust name Match/synonym of services, goods, events, activities or premises	2.4.2(2)(a–f)

.COM.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be a Commercial Entity and have Australian Presence. Commercial Entities include: Companies & corporate bodies Companies under the Corporations Act Commonwealth entities Registrable Bodies (ARBN) Incorporated Associations Incorporated limited partnerships Trading cooperatives ABN-based entities & trusts ABN-holding entities or individuals Non-charitable trusts with an ABN Statutory bodies & government Statutory bodies engaging in trade or commerce Government bodies Foreign trade mark holders Foreign entities with an exact-match Australian Trade Mark	2.4.4(1) + definition of “Commercial Entity” in 1.4
Allocation	Match of legal/business/personal name Acronym Match of an Australian Trade Mark Match/acronym of related body corporate name Match/acronym of partnership/trust name Match/synonym of services, goods, events, activities or premises	2.4.4(2)(a–f) + 2.4.5 (Exact Match for Trade Mark–based presence)

.NET.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be a Commercial Entity and have Australian Presence. Eligible registrants include: Australian companies / ARBN entities Statutory bodies engaging in trade or commerce Government bodies Incorporated Associations / limited partnerships / cooperatives ABN-based entities and non-charitable trusts Foreign exact-match Australian Trade Mark holders	2.4.4(1) + definition of “Commercial Entity” in 1.4
Allocation	Same as .COM.AU.	2.4.4(2)(a–f) + 2.4.5

.ORG.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be a Not for Profit Entity and have Australian Presence. Not for Profit Entities include: Incorporated bodies & registries Incorporated Associations Indigenous Corporations Cooperatives not trading Registered charities & trusts Registered Charities Charitable trusts (DGR) Associations & unions Registered Organisations (unions/employer associations) Charitable & ancillary funds Charitable trusts (DGR) Public/Private Ancillary Funds Entities on ACNC register Political & public bodies Registered Political Parties Government / statutory agencies Foreign embassies/consulates accredited in Australia	2.4.6(1) + definition of “Not for Profit Entity” in 1.4
Allocation	Match or synonym of services/programs/events/activities/premises Match of legal/business/statutory name Acronym of that name Match of an Australian Trade Mark Match of trust name (if applicant is trustee)	2.4.6(2)(a–e)

.ASN.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be a Not for Profit Entity or an Unincorporated Association, and have Australian Presence. Eligible registrants include: All Not for Profit Entity types listed under .ORG.AU Unincorporated Associations Formed in an Australian State/Territory With an Australian citizen/permanent resident management committee	2.4.7(1) + definitions in 1.4
Allocation	Match or synonym of services/programs/events/activities/premises Match of legal/business/statutory or association name Acronym Match of an Australian Trade Mark	2.4.7(2)(a–d)

.ID.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be a natural Person and have Australian Presence. Eligible registrants include: Individuals 18 years or older With Australian Presence (citizen or permanent resident)	2.4.8(1) + definition of “Person” and “Australian Presence” in 1.4
Allocation	Match of legal name (first or family) Acronym/abbreviation of legal name Nickname	2.4.8(2)(a–c)

.EDU.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must meet the eligibility criteria of Schedule A – edu.au Child Zones. Eligible registrants include: Education providers regulated under Australian law Refer to Schedule A for full list.	2.4.11 + Schedule A
Allocation	Domain name must comply with the allocation rules in Schedule A.	Schedule A

.GOV.AU

Item	Rule	Clause
Eligibility	Applicant must be an Australian Government Body, as .gov.au is a closed namespace. Eligible registrants include: Commonwealth, State & Territory government departments Local government bodies Statutory agencies and authorised bodies	2.1.3 (closed namespaces) + gov.au policy
Allocation	Domain name must follow the official gov.au naming policy.	gov.au policy

📄 Document requirements

‼️Please note that supporting documents only have to be provided on request of the registry. When a domain create/transfer/registrant change is requested and the registry asks for documents, you'll receive an email from our support staff requesting the documents.‼️

Entity Type	Acceptable Documents
👤 Australian citizens	Australian Passport Australian Citizenship Certificate Australian Birth Certificate Australian Driver Licence
🛂 Australian permanent residents	Foreign Passport + Visa Grant Notice VEVO check result Permanent residency label (legacy)
🏢 Companies (ACN)	ASIC Company Extract Certificate of Registration
🏛️ Registrable Bodies (ARBN)	ASIC ARBN Registration Extract Certificate of Registration as a Foreign Company
📜 Incorporated Associations	Certificate of Incorporation State/Territory Association Registry Extract
🔢 ABN holders	ABN registration summary (ABR) ATO ABN confirmation
🤝 Partnerships	ABN showing partnership structure Partnership agreement ID of at least one AU-resident partner
📁 Trusts	Trust Deed ABN showing trustee relationship ASIC extract (if corporate trustee)
❤️ Registered Charities	ACNC Register extract Charity registration certificate
🏛️⚖️ Political Parties	AEC registration certificate AEC party extract
📘 Unincorporated Associations	Constitution / governing rules List of AU-resident management committee members Operational evidence (e.g. utility bill, lease agreement)
🎓 Educational Institutions	ASQA or TEQSA registration extract State/Territory school registration CRICOS listing
🏛️ Government Bodies	Letter on government letterhead Legislative establishment document / Gazette notice Listing in official Government register
™️ Trade Mark Owners	TM application or registration certificate (IP Australia) TM Headstart extract TM number + extract