.lv registration
.lv is Latvia’s country-code domain extension. It suits Latvian companies, public-facing services, local organizations, residents, and international projects that want a clear connection with Latvia. Registration is open to both Latvian and foreign applicants, with available names allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Latvian legal entities must provide their company registration number. Latvian citizens must provide their personal identity number. These particular values are not required from foreign registrants, although the registry may request additional contact information to identify the holder and verify compliance with its rules. A .lv name may contain between 2 and 63 characters. The extension also supports Latvian characters, including ē, ī, ū, ō, ķ, ļ, ņ, ŗ, ģ, š, č, and ž. This allows organizations and individuals to use names that reflect Latvian spelling while retaining a recognizable local web address. To transfer a .lv domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the authorization code. The transfer can take several days and does not change the domain’s expiration date. Changing the holder is a separate authenticated process: validation emails are sent to both the current and future holders, and the request expires if it is not completed within five days.
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Specifications
| Registration | 14.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 14.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 14.99 EUR |
| Restore | 14.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 14.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .lv extension stand for?
lv is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Latvia. It signals a direct connection with the Latvian market, audience, language, or identity. Businesses, organizations, residents, and international services can use it to make that geographic focus immediately clear in their web address.
Who can register a .lv domain?
Registration is open to Latvian and foreign applicants. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Latvian citizens and locally registered legal entities must supply specific identification details, while foreign registrants are not required to provide those particular Latvian identification numbers.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .lv?
A Latvian legal entity must provide its company registration number, while a Latvian citizen must provide a personal identity number. These fields are not required from foreigners. The registry may request further holder information when needed to confirm identity or compliance with the registration rules.
Is .lv a good choice, and what projects suit it?
lv is a practical choice for businesses serving Latvia, Latvian organizations, local services, regional campaigns, and projects using the Latvian language. It gives visitors a clear geographic signal and supports Latvian characters, making it suitable for names that rely on correct local spelling.
When does .lv make more sense than .com?
Choose .lv when Latvia is the project’s main market or when local identity matters more than global neutrality. Choose .com for a broadly international brand without a specific national focus. A .lv address provides a stronger Latvian signal, while .com is more geographically neutral.
How quickly is a .lv domain registered, and how long does it last?
Available .lv domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the required holder information has been submitted. Your host.yt order confirmation records the applicable registration term and expiry details. Plan renewal before that expiry date to keep the domain active and avoid interruption.
How do I transfer a .lv domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorization code, and submit the transfer through host.yt. Processing may take several days. The transfer does not alter the existing expiration date, so any remaining registration time stays attached to the domain.