Registry NIXI Requirements (To Be Forwarded to End-customers)
KYC Requirements
Registrants must provide documents to support the accuracy of their registration data. The following documents can be used:
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For applicants from India
- Passport
- Voter's Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India
- Driving License
- Aadhaar card
- PAN Card
- any other official identification card issued by the Government of India
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For foreign nationals
- Passport
- Driving License
- Documents issued by the Government Departments of foreign jurisdiction
- Letter issued by the Foreign Embassy or Mission of India
- Income tax returns of the last two years or
- any other government issued photo identification proof such as, social security numbers, issued by the respective government of the foreign nationals
Documentation of Intent for Foreign Applicants
Applicants not from India must submit a signed declaration to demonstrate a legitimate business connection or purpose connected to India. The document must be kept on file with the reseller and provided to CentralNic Reseller upon request (in case of registry audit).
Examples of business connection or purpose might include:
- Having customers in India
- Operating an Indian subsidiary or branch
- Selling products/services to Indian consumers
- Marketing efforts targeting India
- Partnerships with Indian businesses
Ensure that the declaration includes the following:
- Company/Registrant name
- Country of Registration
- Clear statement of business or operational connection to India
- Signed by the owner or highest authority of the company
Proxy / Local Presence
Using Trustee / Local Presence to camouflage contact data is not allowed.
Prohibition of Temporary Email Addresses
The Registry explicitly prohibits the use of temporary email addresses at any point. Email addresses provided by the following providers are not allowed:
- Guerrilla Mail (https://www.guerrillamail.com)
- 10 Minute Mail Website (https://10minutemail.com)
- Temp Mail (https://temp-mail.org)
- Mailinator (https://www.mailinator.com)
- EmailOnDeck (https://www.emailondeck.com)
- ProtonMail (https://proton.me/mail)
- Tutanota (https://tutanota.com)
- Mailfence (https://mailfence.com)
- Hushmail (https://www.hushmail.com)
- StartMail (https://www.startmail.com)
Record of IP-Logs
As a reseller, you will have to store comprehensive records of all IP logs associated with the registration and management of .IN domain names.
The following information must be included:
- IP addresses
- timestamps
- relevant activity logs of all interactions between your system and the registered domain names/registrant’s system.
Restriction on VPN Use
Resellers will have to implement and maintain technical measures to prevent the registration of .IN domains through virtual private networks (VPNs).