FAQ

Can everyone register any domain name?

No. Each TLD has own registration requirements and the individual domain name registries have incorporated very different policies. Details about the individual TLD registration rules can be found here). Some national domain registries, among them the German DENIC and the European EURid, demand as a part of their registration policies a valid local contact address in their country / region. Thus, following these rules, foreign registrars are not eligible to register these domains. This problem can be remedied by the use of a trustee service.

What is a Trustee?

A Trustee is an escrow agent that handles the registration and management of domains on behalf of the domain name applicant. The Trustee, usually a lawyer or agency in the country or region of the respective TLD registry, is authorized to act for the customer.

Why do you need a Trustee?

The authorization of a Trustee is useful for domain extensions that have local presence requirements. This means that the registrants must provide a local contact address in the country / region of the TLD registry. The Trustee Solution enables customers to register transnational or global domain portfolios, thus providing extra “reach”.

Is a Trustee legal?

Yes. The PTS GmbH provides reliable Trustee Services in conformity with the law. Our professional lawyers are specialized in IT, Internet and domain law. Our services are in full compliance with all registration policies of the individual registries.

Is a Trustee expensive?

No. We charge a low monthly fee for the use of our Trustee Services depending on the TLD.

Who can use the PTS Trustee Service?

Our services are available for domains that are registered and managed with our partner registrars. The list of our partner registrars is available on request.

How does the Trustee Service work for .DE domains?

According to the registration policies of DENIC, the registrant of a .DE domain must have his residence or place of business in Germany or must at least provide a local administrative contact (Admin-C) with respective power of attorney.

If you use the Trustee Service of PTS for .DE domains you are still the owner of the domain. However, PTS GmbH is registered as Admin-C for the domain name and the PTS address will be shown in the whois. PTS takes over the tasks of the administrative contact on behalf of the customer. Thus, the domain registration meets the requirements of the registry.

How does the Trustee Service work for .EU domains?

According to the registration policies of EURid, the registrant of a .EU domain must have his residence or place of business in a member state of the European Union or in one of the further eligible European countries (e. g. Switzerland, Croatia, Turkey or Norway).

If you use the Trustee Service of PTS for .EU domains, PTS GmbH is registered as Owner-C for the domain name. PTS takes over the resulting tasks on behalf of the customer. Thus, the domain registration meets the requirements of the registry.

How does the Trustee Service work for .FR domains?

According to the registration policies of AFNIC, the registrant of a .FR domain must have his residence or place of business in a member state of the European Union or in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

If you use the Trustee Service of PTS for .FR domains, PTS GmbH is registered as Owner-C and Admin-C for the domain name and takes over the resulting tasks on behalf of the customer. Thus, the domain registration meets the requirements of the registry.

How does the Trustee Service work for .IT domains?

According to the registration policies of NIC IT, the registrant of a .IT domain must have his residence or place of business in a member state of the European Union or in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, San Marino or Vatican City.

If you use the Trustee Service of PTS for .IT domains, PTS GmbH is registered as Owner-C for the domain name and takes over the resulting tasks on behalf of the customer. Thus, the domain registration meets the requirements of the registry.