Summary
The National Information Center (NIC) is the local registry for the Top-Level Domain Name (.jo) in Jordan.
Top-Level Domain
.jo
Second-Level Domains
..jo, .com.jo, .net.jo: Jordanian and International entities may apply
.gov.jo, .sch.jo, .edu.jo, .mil.jo: Jordanian entities ONLY may apply
.org.jo: Jordanian entities may apply, as well as foreign diplomatic missions in Jordan (they will have to contact the foreign ministry, and the Foreign Ministry shall send their approval/denial to the Registry directly
.name.jo: Jordanians or resident aliens may apply
Requirements:
Filing applications:
- A Copy of the registration certificate of a trademark pertaining to the domain name (TM filing/ certificate can be from any country) if the domain name does not hold the name of the company.
- Application Form
- Legalized and Notarized Power of attorney legalized up to the Jordanian Consulate.
According to the NIC Regulations transferring the ownership and the change of name or the assignment is not possible in Jordan. The only way for doing this is to cancel the domain name and to file new application for the same domain. The requirements are:
1. A new application form which can be submitted by mail, email or fax.
2. A Power of Attorney signed, notarized and legalized up to the Jordanian Consulate in the applicant's new name.
3. A cancelation letter from the current owner of the domain name showing that the owner is not interested in his domain names any more or confirming the transfer of the ownership to the new owner and to be duly signed and written on the company's letter head.
