From Openprovider API documentation

Contents 1 .ie domain extension information 1.1 General information 1.2 Requirements 1.3 Registration procedure 1.4 Transfer procedure 1.5 Trade procedure 1.6 Update procedure 1.7 Delete procedure 1.8 Reactivation procedure

.ie domain extension information

General information

• .ie is the Top Level Domain of Ireland
• Managing registry: IE Domain Registry
• Dispute policy: http://www.domainregistry.ie/index.php/mnudisres/mnupolicy
• Whois server: whois.domainregistry.ie

Requirements

• Local presence required: no
• Local presence service offered: n/a
• Local activity required: yes
• Correctly configured nameservers: yes
• Full requirements list:
  • - Proof of business relationship required
  • - Domain name has to match company name closely

Registration procedure

After the registration request has been sent, a proof of business relationship is requested. This can be a business register extract for an office registered in Ireland, or an invoice sent to an Irish customer.

Transfer procedure

After the transfer request has been sent, a written confirmation from the domain owner is requested.

Trade procedure

Update procedure

Delete procedure

Reactivation procedure