Norway ccTLD

Register a .no domain

Register a .no domain — we handle the Norwegian eligibility paperwork so your order doesn't fail at checkout. .no is Norway's country-code domain, run by the registry Norid. Organizations need a Norwegian organisation number from the Brønnøysund Register Centre (or a Norwegian representative if you're a foreign company without one); private individuals register under looser rules but still need to meet Norid's identity requirements. We handle the paperwork as part of setup instead of leaving you to figure it out mid-checkout.

$41.50/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .no?

Businesses opening a registered Norwegian entity (Brønnøysund org number) that want a domain matching their local presence
Foreign companies expanding into Norway who need a local representative to satisfy Norid's requirements for organizations without a Norwegian org number
Individuals registering a personal or side-business .no domain under their own name

What it signals

Pros

Country-code trust signal for the Norwegian market, backed by an actual registry eligibility check rather than open registration
No bait-and-switch year-two price hike once you've cleared verification
We arrange the Norwegian representative for foreign companies that don't have a Brønnøysund org number, rather than leaving you to source one
WHOIS privacy applied wherever Norid's rules allow it
SPF/DKIM/DMARC set up on your behalf, so mail from a verified .no domain reaches Norwegian inboxes

Watch-outs

Not open registration for organizations — you need a Brønnøysund organisation number or a local representative in Norway, which adds a step (and possibly a cost) non-residents don't face with generic TLDs
We're not the cheapest .no registrar; the representative/verification service adds to the price versus registries with no such requirement
Norid's registrant rules differ for organizations vs. individuals, so the fastest path depends on your entity type — we sort that out with you rather than leaving you to guess

Registry restrictions

A real eligibility check exists, but it differs by registrant type: organizations generally need a Norwegian organisation number from the Brønnøysund Register Centre, or must arrange a Norwegian representative if they don't have one. Individual registration rules have been eased over time and may not require Norwegian residency — we were not able to fully re-verify the current individual-registrant requirements (e.g.

Examples of .no domains in the wild

Common questions about .no domains

How much does a .no domain cost?

A .no domain is $41.50 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $41.50 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .no domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .no stays $41.50/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 .no domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .no domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .no 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 .no domain right for my business?

A .no domain tells Norwegian customers, regulators, and search engines that you have a genuine, registry-checked footprint in Norway — it's not a generic international pick, it's tied to a real Norwegian organisation number or verified registrant. It is a strong fit for: Businesses opening a registered Norwegian entity (Brønnøysund org number) that want a domain matching their local presence; Foreign companies expanding into Norway who need a local representative to satisfy Norid's requirements for organizations without a Norwegian org number; Individuals registering a personal or side-business .no domain under their own name.