Last week, CNNIC, the Registry operator for the .CN domain extension, unexpectedly set out new rules surrounding the registration of .CN domains.
Since that announcement, we’ve been working with Neustar, our .CN registration partner, to determine the exact impact that these new policies will have on .CN registrations through OpenSRS.
The news is not especially positive.
These new policies, as set out by CNNIC, have a direct, negative impact on the viability of continuing to offer .CN domain registrations through OpenSRS. If you are selling .CN domains through OpenSRS, please stay tuned over the coming weeks as we address the business impact and make further determinations about how we plan to address continued support of .CN domains.
New Policy Details
Beginning December 21, 2009, all new .CN domain registrations will require the submission of additional paperwork to CNNIC in order to ensure that the registration is completed. The full text of the new requirements is available at: http://cnnic.cn/html/Dir/2009/12/12/5750.htm
In summary:
- Documentation for new registrations is now required to be submitted, by email or fax, directly to CNNIC. Do not forward documentation to Tucows/OpenSRS. Complete information about what is required along with documents for download can be found at http://opensrs.com/resources/domains/policies/#cn
- Failure to submit the required documentation within five (5) calendar days of the registration will result in the domain being deleted.
- New domain registrations will not appear in WHOIS or begin to resolve until the audit of the documentation has been completed by CNNIC. That process could take up to three (3) days from when the documents are received.
- Currently there is no process to track the progress of the audit process.
- Any .CN Registrations that fail due to incomplete documentation will be refunded monthly by OpenSRS.
- Renewals are NOT affected.
We recognize the significant impact this will have on .CN domain registrations. We continue to support .CN registrations through OpenSRS, with the understanding that the onus is on the Reseller to ensure that the proper documentation is submitted directly to CNNIC.
Hello,
I am a Registration Service Provider Joung su min of Blueweb Co., Ltd.
Thank you for your continuous support.
Recently, I heard about the policy change of the Chinese domain.
I send this e-mail because I have an inquiry regarding the changed policy.
I inquire about the extension for the customers who registered and used the Chinese domain.
Please give an answer regarding whether separate documents are needed like new registeration,
or whether it is possible to be used in the same way as before.
In addition, please give an overall explanation about using the Chinese domain to the existing users.
Thank you for your kind cooperation always and your support will be appreciated once again.
Thank you.
Do you think that there will be a significant impact on .CN domain registrations due to the new rules?
Hi,
All the new details can be found at:
http://opensrs.com/resources/domains/policies/#cn
Basically, to summarize, three things need to be submitted with each order.
- The completed Domain Name Registration Application Letter Form (.doc format) including a business seal or signature of a representative from the business. You can get the letter from the link above.
- A copy of the business license. Business license means the official document of the business, company or organization (such as company or organization registration).
- A copy of the applicant’s personal ID. Acceptable personal ID may include copies of a driver’s license, passport, resident card/ID.
Hope this helps.
Adam