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.ar Domain Registrations

The .ar domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina, managed by NIC Argentina — a unit of the Argentine government's Secretariat of Modernisation. In operation since 1987, .ar is one of Latin America's oldest and most respected national domains, serving as the digital identity for Argentine businesses, government agencies, universities, media organisations, and individuals. Argentina is Latin America's third-largest economy and home to one of the region's most sophisticated and culturally dynamic internet communities — Buenos Aires alone is one of South America's leading technology and startup hubs. A .ar domain carries immediate credibility with Argentine consumers, signalling local commitment and authenticity in a market where trust is a decisive factor. The .ar extension also serves the wider River Plate region, resonating across Uruguay and parts of the Southern Cone. Registration requires an Argentine address.

.ar Domains

Registration Price

$404.95

Renewal Price

$404.95

Transfer Price

$404.95
Restrictions: .ar domains require a registrant with an Argentine address. Individual registrants must provide a valid Argentine national identity document (DNI) or passport. Organisation registrants must hold a valid Argentine CUIT (tax identification number).

.ar Domain Information

Registry: NIC Argentina
Introduced: 1987
Intended use: Argentine Websites & Businesses
Restrictions: Argentine address & ID required
Whois privacy protection: Limited
IDN support: Yes
Supports DNSSEC: Yes
Renewal grace period: 30 days
Redemption grace period: 30 days
Name servers required: 2 - 6
Domain name length: 2 - 63 Characters
Auth code length: 8 - 32 Characters

Available Domain Extensions

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Frequently Asked Questions

To register a .ar domain, individual registrants must provide a valid Argentine DNI (national identity document) or passport. Organisation registrants must hold a valid CUIT (Argentine tax identification number). Contact us for assistance with eligibility before registering.
.ar domains have a 30-day grace period after expiry during which you can renew without an additional fee. After that, a 30-day redemption period applies, during which renewal incurs an additional $300 USD fee.
.ar domain names are available to register for 1 year at a time.
Argentine consumers strongly prefer .ar websites for local businesses, e-commerce, and services. A .ar domain demonstrates regulatory compliance, local legitimacy, and genuine commitment to the Argentine market — all critical trust signals for local users. It also performs significantly better in Argentine search results compared to generic extensions.