Comprehensive Guide to KYC and e-KYC Requirements for .IN and NIXI-Managed Domain Extensions Print

📌 As mandated by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), all registrants of .IN and related domain extensions must complete KYC (Know Your Customer) and e-KYC (Electronic KYC) procedures to ensure transparency, accuracy, and national cybersecurity compliance.

🧑‍💼 Who Must Submit KYC?

KYC is mandatory for all domain registrants under:

• .IN

• .CO.IN, .ORG.IN, .NET.IN, .IND.IN, .FIRM.IN, etc.

Registrant Type	Is KYC Required?	Notes
Indian Individual	✅ Yes	Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.
Indian Company/Organization	✅ Yes	Certificate of Incorporation + Signatory ID
Foreign Individual	✅ Yes	Passport, Government ID, Embassy Letter, etc.
Foreign Organization	✅ Yes	Business Registration + Indian connection declaration

📝 Accepted KYC Documents

🇮🇳 For Indian Registrants:

• Aadhaar Card (preferably from DigiLocker)

• PAN Card

• Passport

• Voter ID

• Driving Licence

• Certificate of Incorporation (for companies)

🏢 For Companies/Organizations:

Submit one of the following (Company ID):

• Company PAN Card

• GST Certificate

• Certificate of Incorporation

Plus one valid ID for the Authorized Signatory:

• Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence

🌍 For Foreign Registrants:

• Passport (Mandatory)

• National ID / Foreign Driving Licence

• Indian Embassy/Mission Letter

• Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)

• Business Registration Document

• Signed Declaration of Business/Personal Indian Connection

📎 Note: All documents must be self-attested with your signature before scanning or uploading.

⏳ When Should You Submit?

Action	Deadline
Submit KYC documents	Within 7 days of registration
Foreign registrant India connection	During or immediately after registration

❗ Delay in submission may result in domain suspension (SERVERHOLD).

❌ What is Not Allowed

✅ Allowed	❌ Not Allowed
Matching WHOIS & KYC info	WHOIS mismatch
Permanent email/phone	Temporary/disposable contact info
Clear, signed scans	Blurred, cropped, or unsigned scans
Visible, real registrant contact info	Privacy/Proxy WHOIS (strictly banned)

NIXI may randomly verify submitted data. Ensure authenticity.

📤 How to Submit KYC

1. Prepare a scanned or DigiLocker version of your valid ID document.

2. Ensure WHOIS details exactly match your ID.

3. Submit via:

   • 🧾 Ticket: Submit Ticket

   • 📧 Email: support@domainindia.com

Foreign registrants must also attach the declaration below:

📝 Declaration Format (Foreign Registrants)

To: Domain Registration India Private Limited
Subject: Declaration of Indian Business/Personal Connection – [yourdomain.in]

I, [Full Name], holder of domain [yourdomain.in], declare I have a valid [business/personal] connection with India:

✔ I have Indian clients/customers.
✔ I operate/manage an India-targeted business.
✔ I offer services/products to Indian users.
✔ I have personal/family ties in India.
✔ I run an India-centric website/blog.

I confirm this declaration is true and understand any false representation may result in suspension.

Full Name: [Your Name]  
Passport/ID: [ID Number]  
Signature: _____________  
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]  

🖨️ Sign, scan, and send this along with KYC documents to: support@domainindia.com

🛠️ How to Update WHOIS Contact Info

1. 🔐 Login to Client Area

2. Navigate to: Portal Home → Client Area → My Domains

3. Select your domain → Manage Domain → Contact Information

4. Update:

   • Name

   • Email

   • Phone

   • Address (with correct PIN, State, Country)

5. ✅ Click "Save Changes"

📌 Ensure WHOIS matches your KYC exactly.

⚠️ Consequences of Non-Compliance

Non-Compliance	Result
KYC not submitted	Domain will be suspended (SERVERHOLD)
Mismatch in WHOIS vs. KYC	Registrar/NIXI may demand correction
Proxy/Temporary contact info used	Domain may be suspended immediately

🚫 Domains on SERVERHOLD lose all website/email functionality until resolved.

📋 Summary for Registrants

• ✅ KYC is mandatory for every .IN domain

• 📆 Submit within 7 days of registration

• 📧 WHOIS info must match submitted KYC

• ❌ No false, proxy, or temporary contact info

📌 Stay compliant to avoid disruptions and ensure your domain remains active!

🔁 Do I need to resubmit KYC on renewal?

Not typically. If your WHOIS hasn’t changed and prior KYC was verified, no resubmission is required unless NIXI requests.

🛡️ For questions or clarification, reach out to us anytime at: support@domainindia.com