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Register a .gov.uk domain
As an Approved Registrar, we help eligible organisations apply for and manage their .gov.uk domain.
£25.00 for the first year, then £49.99 a year. Prices exclude VAT.
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The official domain for UK government organisations
A .gov.uk domain shows that a website or email service belongs to a recognised UK government or public sector body.
Because eligibility is restricted, it gives the public a clearer signal that the organisation behind the domain is legitimate.
Who can apply for a .gov.uk domain?
Eligibility is set by the Cabinet Office domain name rules.
- UK central government departments and agencies
- Non-departmental public bodies
- Parish, town and community councils
- District, borough, city and county councils
- Combined, unitary and joint authorities
- Fire services and police and crime commissioners
- Joint committees and eligible partnership bodies
- Organisations representing public sector bodies or professions across them
Some public bodies must use a different domain, including NHS bodies, police forces and educational institutions. If you are unsure, contact our team and we can check for you.
How to apply for a new .gov.uk domain
Applying for a .gov.uk domain involves approval as well as registration.
Check that your organisation is eligible to apply for a .gov.uk domain.
Choose who will act as registrant for the domain on behalf of your organisation.
Choose a domain that meets the naming rules, or ask us for help choosing one.
Contact our team with your organisation's details and your preferred domain.
We help you prepare and submit the application through the correct process.
The application is reviewed for approval before the registration is completed.
If you are eligible, we can help you through the application and submission process step by step.
Transfer an existing .gov.uk domain to us
If you already have an active .gov.uk domain and want to move it to Webhosting UK, we can help with the transfer.
Official GOV.UK guidance states that transferring a .gov.uk domain between registrars requires a Transfer Authorisation Code from your existing registrar. You then pass that code to your new registrar so the transfer can be completed.
Need more detail on .gov.uk transfers? GOV.UK points organisations to [email protected].
Ask your current registrar for a Transfer Authorisation Code for the domain.
Send the domain name and the Transfer Authorisation Code to our team.
We will guide you through the remaining transfer steps and help make sure the domain is moved correctly.
Need help with a .gov.uk domain?
If you need help checking eligibility, preparing an application or transferring an existing .gov.uk domain to us, speak to our team. We will help you understand the next step and what information is required.
.gov.uk Domain Frequently Asked Questions
A .gov.uk domain is the official domain space used by eligible UK government and public sector organisations.
Only organisations that meet the Cabinet Office eligibility rules can apply for a .gov.uk domain.
No. A .gov.uk domain is restricted to eligible public sector and government organisations.
Yes. Applying for a .gov.uk domain involves an approval process as well as the registration itself.
The registrant is the civil servant, public servant or named team responsible for the domain on behalf of the organisation. For a parish council, the registrant is the parish clerk.
Yes. As a .gov.uk Approved Registrar, we can help eligible organisations through the application and registration process.
You need to ask your current registrar for a Transfer Authorisation Code and then provide that code to us so we can help complete the transfer.
Yes. An active .gov.uk domain can be transferred from one registrar to another.
Yes. A .gov.uk domain can be used for official email as well as websites.
Speak to our team before applying and we can help you understand whether your organisation is likely to qualify.