Quick answer
Can I register a .nyc domain privately?
No — privacy services are banned and a local link is required. Sealname, an ultra privacy-respecting domain registration service paid in crypto, does not sell .nyc: we collect one email, nothing else, so we only sell extensions whose registry needs nothing more than that. Private alternatives start at $12.99/year for a .com, privacy included, no ID and no KYC.
.nyc privacy at a glance
| Private registration | No — privacy services are banned and a local link is required |
|---|---|
| What the public sees in WHOIS/RDAP | The holder's details can be public: the registry does not allow privacy services. Privacy/proxy registrations not allowed. |
| Who can register | New York City nexus: individuals with NYC address or organisations with NYC physical presence. |
| Registry | The City of New York by and through the New York City Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications |
| Type | new generic top-level domain |
| Sold by Sealname | No |
| Rules | Rules checked against registry and registrar sources on 2026-10-08 |
Why doesn't Sealname sell .nyc?
In short: privacy services are banned and a local link is required. Sealname collects one email per domain, nothing else, and a registrar cannot change the rules of a registry: if the registry needs your name and address, checks identity documents, accepts only local holders or publishes holders, every registrar has to apply that rule. A service that promises a .nyc domain with only an email is either wrong or breaking the registry's rules, and the domain can be suspended later.
Registry rule: New York City nexus: individuals with NYC address or organisations with NYC physical presence.
Privacy services: The holder's details can be public: the registry does not allow privacy services. Privacy/proxy registrations not allowed. In practice, the registrant name and often the address or email of a .nyc holder can be read by anyone in the public record.
Which extensions can I register privately instead?
If privacy matters more than the country code, choose an extension that anyone can register privately:
- Generic: .com at $12.99/year, .net at $13.99/year, .org at $12.99/year — privacy included.
- Tech and projects: .io at $54.99/year, .xyz at $13.99/year, .app at $16.99/year.
- Personal and short names: .me at $22.99/year and .co at $33.99/year.
If you need .nyc itself and accept that its rules apply, register it with a registrar accredited by its registry and read what that registry publishes before you pay.
Private alternatives and their price per year
Frequently asked questions
Can I register a .nyc domain anonymously?
No: privacy services are banned and a local link is required. No registrar can make a .nyc domain anonymous, because the registry's own rules decide what is published and who may register. What the public sees: The holder's details can be public: the registry does not allow privacy services. Privacy/proxy registrations not allowed.
Does Sealname sell .nyc domains?
No. Sealname sells only extensions that anyone can register privately with one email, nothing else. .nyc does not meet that rule, so it is not in our price list. You can still search other extensions in the client area, or compare them on the price list.
Who is allowed to register a .nyc domain?
New York City nexus: individuals with NYC address or organisations with NYC physical presence. The registry (The City of New York by and through the New York City Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications) applies this rule to every registrar. Check its website for the current rules before you register, because registries in Europe are adding identity checks under the NIS2 directive.
What is the closest private alternative to .nyc?
A generic extension: .com at $12.99/year, .net at $13.99/year or .org at $12.99/year, all with WHOIS privacy included and open to anyone with one email. The privacy index shows the rule of every extension.
Will the .nyc rules change?
They can: registries change their policies, and ICANN is reviewing the rules for privacy and proxy services. We re-check every extension each quarter and date every change. Current status: Rules checked against registry and registrar sources on 2026-10-08.
Extensions you can register privately
Sources (2)
- IANA Root Zone Database — .nyc registry record — IANA (2026-10-08)
- ICANN Lookup — check any domain's RDAP record — ICANN (2026-10-08)