To comply with the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) regulations, all registrants of .IN domains must adhere to specific verification and documentation requirements. Please review the details below to ensure compliance and avoid disruption to your .IN domain services.
1. KYC (Know Your Customer) Requirements
All .IN domain registrants must provide identification documents to verify the accuracy of their registration data.
Acceptable documents differ for Indian and foreign applicants:
For Applicants from India
Passport
Voter’s Identity Card (issued by the Election Commission of India)
Driving License
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Any other official ID issued by the Government of India
For Foreign Nationals
Passport
Driving License
Documents issued by government departments of their home country
Letter issued by the Foreign Embassy or Mission of India
Income tax returns from the last two years
Any other official government-issued photo ID (e.g., social security card)
2. Declaration of Business Connection (for Foreign Registrants)
Foreign (non-Indian) registrants must submit a signed declaration demonstrating a legitimate business connection or purpose in India.
This declaration may be requested by DD24 at any time for audit purposes.
Examples of Legitimate Business Connections
Having customers in India
Operating an Indian branch or subsidiary
Selling products or services to Indian consumers
Conducting marketing activities targeting India
Partnering with Indian businesses
The Declaration Must Include:
Company/Registrant name
Country of registration
Clear statement describing business or operational connection to India
Signature of the company owner or an authorized representative