As per the rules enforced by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), all registrants of .IN and other NIXI-managed domain name extensions must comply with mandatory KYC (Know Your Customer) and e-KYC (Electronic KYC) procedures. This guide provides a complete overview of these obligations, especially for Indian and foreign registrants.
🧑💼 Who Must Submit KYC?
KYC is mandatory for all domain name holders under the .IN ccTLD and any NIXI-managed second-level extensions like .CO.IN, .ORG.IN, .NET.IN, .FIRM.IN, .IND.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, Foreign Govt ID, Embassy Letter, etc. |
| Foreign Organization | ✅ Yes | Business registration + signed declaration of Indian connection |
📝 Acceptable KYC Documents
For Indian Registrants:
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Aadhaar Card (preferably from DigiLocker)
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PAN Card
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Passport
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Voter ID
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Driving Licence
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Certificate of Incorporation (for companies), along with authorized signatory’s ID
For Foreign Registrants:
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Passport (mandatory)
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Foreign-issued Driving Licence or National ID
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Letter from Indian Embassy or Mission
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Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)
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Business registration document
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Signed declaration of business connection with India (required under clause 4.4.15)
⏳ When to Submit KYC?
| Action | Deadline |
| Submit KYC documents | Within 7 days of domain registration |
| For foreign registrants, submit India-connection declaration | During or immediately after registration |
If you fail to submit the required documents within 7 days, the domain may be suspended (placed on SERVERHOLD).
❌ What is Not Allowed
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❌ Submitting domains with false WHOIS details
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❌ Using proxy or privacy-protected WHOIS
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❌ Providing temporary email addresses for registration (e.g., guerrillamail, 10minutemail)
NIXI conducts random sample checks. Non-compliant domains may be locked or suspended.
How to Submit KYC
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Prepare a valid scanned copy or DigiLocker PDF of your identity document (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
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Ensure that the WHOIS details (name, email, address) exactly match the information on your submitted ID.
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Submit your KYC document using one of the following options:
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🧾 Submit a ticket at: https://www.domainindia.com/support
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📧 Email us at: support@domainindia.com
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Foreign registrants must also attach a signed declaration detailing their business or personal connection to India.
⚠️ What Happens If You Don’t Comply
| Non-Compliance | Result |
| No KYC submitted | Domain will be suspended (non-functional) |
| WHOIS data mismatch | Registrar/NIXI may request correction or suspend the domain |
| Use of proxy/temporary email | Immediate rejection or suspension |
Domains placed on SERVERHOLD cannot be used until compliance is verified.
🧾 Summary for Registrants
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✅ KYC is mandatory for every .IN domain registration
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📆 Submit within 7 days of registration
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🌐 Provide accurate WHOIS info that matches your KYC
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❌ No proxy WHOIS, false data, or temporary emails
By following these rules, you ensure uninterrupted domain ownership and full compliance with Indian Internet governance policies.
