Questions before you register or transfer a .ES?
Short answers for buyers who need to confirm namespace fit, registration rules, bulk search, transfer handling, or reseller/API support before continuing.
What is a .ES domain?
.ES is the country-code top-level domain for Spain, widely used by Spanish businesses, local services, ecommerce projects, media, and Spanish-language websites.
Who operates .ES?
IANA lists .ES as the Spain ccTLD and points registration services to NIC.es.
Can anyone register a .ES domain?
.ES is broadly available, but registrants must provide required identification information such as government ID, tax ID, VAT, or company registration details depending on the registrant type.
Does .ES require a local Spanish address?
Many registrars describe .ES as open without a strict local-presence requirement, but accurate identity information is required and registry rules should be followed.
What should individual registrants know about .ES contacts?
For individual registrants, the registrant and administrative contact may need to match according to registry/registrar rules, so contact data should be prepared carefully.
What types of names work best with .ES?
Spanish words, local service terms, ecommerce categories, tourism names, city-related brands, and Spanish-language media names are strong candidates.
Can I bulk search .ES names?
Yes. Use NiceNIC bulk domain search to compare Spanish keywords, city names, brand variants, and defensive registrations.
Can I transfer a .ES domain to NiceNIC?
Eligible .ES transfers depend on current domain status and registry transfer handling. Use NiceNIC domain transfer after checking contact and authorization requirements.
Does this page display public .ES premium sales examples?
Yes. The examples are publicly reported completed .ES sales. Individual sale prices do not guarantee the value of another name.
When are the additional Spanish identification fields required?
These fields apply only when the domain extension is .ES and the Registrant Country is Spain. Individuals must select DNI or NIE and provide the corresponding Spanish ID Number. Companies and organizations must provide their Company Tax / Identification Number (CIF/NIF). The applicable required fields must be completed before submitting the order.
Which identification details must an individual registrant in Spain provide?
Select Individual as the Registrant Type and Spain as the Registrant Country. Select DNI or NIE in Spanish ID Type, then enter the corresponding Spanish ID Number. Both fields are required and must identify the actual registrant.
Do registrants outside Spain need these Spanish ID fields?
No. The Spain-specific DNI/NIE and CIF/NIF fields described here apply only to .ES registrants whose Registrant Country is Spain. Registrants in other countries must still provide accurate contact details and satisfy any applicable registry identification requirements.