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.COOP is a restricted top level domain (TLD) that is only open for registration to cooperatives and other organizations meeting the .coop eligibility criteria.

The .COOP Registry conducts audits of .COOP domain registrations and reserves the right to cancel or modify a domain name in accordance with their policies. Refer to the Verification Policy to learn about how the audits are conducted.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the primary criteria for determining eligibility for a .coop domain name.

The organization is a democratically controlled member owned cooperative, consistent with the International 7 Cooperative Principles; or
Is an Association comprised of cooperatives; or
Is an Organization that is majority controlled by a Cooperative; or
Is an Entity whose operations are principally dedicated to serving Cooperatives.

Proof of Eligibility

While hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide operate as cooperatives, the definition of a cooperative varies from country to country and from culture to culture. The following items serve as proof of eligibility or credentials, supporting the .COOP domain name Eligibility criteria.

Governance documents such as bylaws which show the organization operates as a democratically-controlled, member-owned entity; or
Corporate filings showing the organization was formed as and/or considered cooperatives under applicable local law; or
A letter of reference from a verified cooperative or cooperative in good standing, which indicates that the organization is principally dedicated to serving the cooperative community; or
Proof of membership with the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) if otherwise eligible; or
Proof of membership with the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) if otherwise eligible.

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

Attention DAOs! You are eligible for a .coop domain if your Constitution/Bylaws show your organization operates as a democratically-controlled, member-owned entity. The .coop domain name registry does not require registrants to have a formal cooperative legal entity.

Becoming a legal Co-op increases your credibility

Your DAO should consider becoming a legal cooperative to elevate your standing in the community you serve. This added credential will demonstrate a DAO’s higher level achievement in leadership to standards of a democratically-controlled organization embracing inclusiveness, fairness, and training.

Learn more on how Legal Cooperative Associations are the ideal legal structure for DAOs here (Upside co-op | Cooperatives: The Revolutionary Solution for Compliant Ownership in Web3)

The benefits of a .COOP domain

There’s no better, or more cost-effective, way to raise your cooperative profile than an official .COOP website

A .COOP domain provides you with immediate recognition as a cooperative organization.
An email from a .COOP address aligns you and your fellow cooperators with the values of being a cooperative, showing that you’re part of this global movement.
Only verified cooperatives can have a .COOP domain, and in a world short on trust, this represents a big advantage. 70% of consumers have confidence in a cooperative.
You can use the official brand that stands for cooperatives around the world.

More .COOP Info

Registration: $75.00
Renewal: $89.20
Transfer: $75.00
Some domains may be premium or blocked.
EnCirca will not refund domain costs due to verification failure.

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