.nyc domains

The .nyc domain is the official geographic extension for New York City, giving businesses, organizations, and residents a web address that roots them firmly in the city. A name plus .nyc signals local identity at a glance, which helps shops, restaurants, agencies, and community groups stand out to a New York audience and in local search. Registration requires a genuine New York City nexus: registrants must have a physical address in one of the five boroughs, which keeps the extension authentically local. Terms follow standard yearly periods. Because it names one of the world's most recognizable cities and is limited to those with a real local presence, .nyc carries instant, credible local meaning that a generic domain cannot. For a business, organization, or resident based in New York City, ending the address in .nyc puts the city directly into the domain and signals a true local presence.

.nyc domain details

Type	geoTLD
Registry	GoDaddy Registry
Registration	$25.00/yr
Renewal	$25.00/yr
WHOIS privacy	Free
DNSSEC	Supported
Registration period	1 to 10 years

Register .nyc domains with an AI agent

OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .nyc domain can be registered, renewed, and managed through natural language using Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Frequently asked questions

How do I register a .nyc domain?: Search for the .nyc name you want, confirm it is available, and complete checkout - or ask an MCP-compatible AI assistant to do it for you. Registration through OSIR starts at $25.00/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
Can I register a .nyc domain with Claude or ChatGPT?: Yes. OSIR supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with 82 tools, so any MCP-compatible AI assistant - including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Copilot - can search, register, and manage .nyc domains on your behalf.
What is included with a .nyc domain registration?: Every .nyc domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $25.00/yr.
How much does it cost to renew a .nyc domain?: .nyc renewal is $25.00/yr through OSIR. Prices include ICANN fees and a 3% or $0.30 processing fee (whichever is greater). There are no hidden fees.