Official Advisory: KYC and e-KYC Requirements for .IN and NIXI-Managed Domain Extensions in accordance with the directives issued by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), completion of KYC (Know Your Customer) and e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) verification is mandatory for all registrants of .IN and related second-level domain extensions.
This policy ensures transparency, data accuracy, and compliance with national cybersecurity standards.
KYC submission is compulsory for all domain registrants under the following NIXI-managed extensions:
Applicability of KYC Verification:
Indian Resident:
- Individual - Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.
- Company /Organisation - Certificate of Incorporation, official company document or signatory ID
Foreign Resident:
- Individual - Passport, Government ID or official Government letter
- Company / Organisation - Indian connection declaration or business registration in India.
List of Acceptable KYC Documentation:
Indian Resident - Individual
- Aadhaar Card - Verification from Digilocker services
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Voter ID
- Driving Licence
Indian Resident - Company
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Company PAN Card
- GST Certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
*Additional - One individual document required of the signatory - For example - Aadhar Card, Pan card or Government ID.
Foreign Registrants - Individual
- Passport (Mandatory)
- National ID / Foreign Driving Licence
- Business Registration Document
- Signed Declaration of Business/Personal Indian Connection
- Indian Embassy/Mission Letter
- Income Tax Returns - Last 2 years
Foreign Registrants - Company /Organisation
- Business Registration Certificate
- Signed Declaration:A declaration outlining the business connection or purpose related to India.
- Proof of Indian connection
*Note - All the documents must be self attested before uploading.
Do’s and Don’ts for KYC Compliance
Do’s
- The domain registration will be processed only after the KYC verification is successfully completed.
- Foreign registrants must provide declaration of link with India and attach the evidence thereof.
- Ensure documents are valid, legible, and self-attested.
- WHOIS details must match KYC information.
Don’ts
- Do not submit mismatched WHOIS information.
- Do not delay or omit required documents to prevent domain suspension.
e-KYC Verification Process carried via Digilocker during the order process
If you have any questions further please feel free to contact our support on [email protected].
