Latvia ccTLD
Register a .lv domain
Register a .lv domain, administered since 1993 by the University of Latvia's own network division. NIC.LV, part of the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Latvia, has run this namespace for over three decades — an academic registry rather than a commercial operator, and open to registrants worldwide.
$25.00/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .lv?
- Businesses opening a real presence in Latvia or the Baltic market
- Latvian expats and diaspora sites wanting a home-country identity
- Companies serving Baltic-region customers who want a local trust signal in the URL
What it signals
For Baltic shoppers, .lv reads as a company actually committed to the Latvian market or the wider region — not a generic global brand that happened to grab a vanity extension.
Pros
- Run by a stable, academic national registry (NIC.LV) with an unbroken track record since 1993
- Latvian diacritical characters are supported if you want a genuinely native-language domain
- Free WHOIS privacy from modusdom wherever the registry permits it
- Flat renewal pricing — the discounted first year never turns into a surprise markup later
Watch-outs
- Not the rock-bottom-priced registrar option for .lv — the cost reflects flat renewals and done-for-you setup, not a promo rate
Examples of .lv domains in the wild
Common questions about .lv domains
How much does a .lv domain cost?
A .lv domain is $25.00 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $25.00 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .lv domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .lv stays $25.00/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .lv domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .lv domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .lv domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .lv domain right for my business?
For Baltic shoppers, .lv reads as a company actually committed to the Latvian market or the wider region — not a generic global brand that happened to grab a vanity extension. It is a strong fit for: Businesses opening a real presence in Latvia or the Baltic market; Latvian expats and diaspora sites wanting a home-country identity; Companies serving Baltic-region customers who want a local trust signal in the URL.