.church Domain Registration India
.church is an open generic TLD managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) and delegated in May 2014. WebJi® charges ₹4,562 for the first year and ₹4,846 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits parishes, independent congregations, dioceses and Christian charities; no proof of ministry is needed, but register it to the trust.
For Indian parishes, congregations and Christian trusts choosing between .church, .org and .org.in for service times, bulletins and livestreams.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹4,562/yr
- Renewal
- ₹4,846/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .church domain?
.church is an open generic TLD for congregations and faith organisations, managed by Binky Moon, LLC under Identity Digital, and IANA dates its delegation to 15 May 2014. Holly Fields, LLC received it first; the 2018 portfolio transfer brought it to Binky Moon. The zone is DNSSEC-signed and takes Latin-script labels.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic TLD; no denominational or membership test |
| Registry manager | Binky Moon, LLC, c/o Identity Digital Inc. |
| Root entry | 15 May 2014 |
| Original delegee | Holly Fields, LLC |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation |
| Label script | Latin; site content may be in any language |
Which Indian churches and ministries use .church?
Parishes, independent congregations, dioceses, youth fellowships and Christian charities are the natural holders, and India has all of them in large numbers. Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu and the north-eastern states, where Nagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya have Christian majorities, account for many such communities, often publishing Mass or service timings in Malayalam, Konkani, Tamil or Mizo.
| Organisation | Example name | Typical content |
|---|---|---|
| Parish | stmarysthrissur.church | Mass timings, bulletins, sacrament requests |
| Independent congregation | gracefellowship.church | Sunday livestream, sermon archive |
| Diocese or synod office | yourdiocese.church | Parish directory, circulars, events |
| Youth or campus ministry | youthaflame.church | Camps, retreats, registration forms |
| Choir or worship band | gospelchoir.church | Recordings and carol-service bookings |
The registry also welcomes spiritual communities and anyone publishing religious content, so the extension is not limited to one denomination.
How much does a .church domain cost?
A .church name is ₹4,562 for its first year at WebJi® and ₹4,846 per renewal year, excluding 18% GST. Paying for five years at once comes to ₹23,946 before tax (₹4,562 + 4 × ₹4,846), which many parish committees prefer so the name does not lapse when office-bearers change.
| Extension | First year (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Fits | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .church | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | Congregations and ministries | Register → |
| .org | ₹1,500 | ₹1,680 | Any non-profit, worldwide audience | Register → |
| .org.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian trusts and societies | Register → |
| .community | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | Fellowships and member groups | Register → |
WebJi® billing, read 14 November 2026. Some single words are registry premiums and show a higher price before payment.
Who is allowed to register .church?
Anyone: .church has no proof-of-ministry requirement, so a registered trust, a society, an individual pastor or a volunteer can hold the name. The practical risk is ownership. Register it in the name of the trust or society with an office email, not a volunteer’s personal account, so the parish keeps control when people move on.
- Registrant name: the legal body (trust, society, diocese) rather than an individual.
- Admin email: a shared mailbox such as office@ that outlives any one volunteer.
- Donations: the domain changes nothing legally; accepting foreign contributions in India still requires FCRA registration.
- Documents: none needed by the registry.
.church vs .org and .org.in for a parish
.church tells visitors immediately that the site belongs to a worshipping community; .org and .org.in say “non-profit” without naming the faith, and cost less. Search engines treat all three alike. Choose by audience: diaspora members abroad recognise .org, local donors trust .org.in, and .church is the clearest for people simply looking for service times.
Many congregations keep a low-cost .org.in as the legal and donation address and point a .church name at the same site for notices and livestreams.
Running a parish website on .church
A parish site mostly needs a calendar, a bulletin archive, a livestream embed and a contact form, all easy to manage on a small CMS. WebJi® offers NGO hosting for trusts and societies, and email such as parishoffice@yourname.church runs on business email. Keep auto-renew on; the renewal guide explains what happens if a payment is missed, and domain registration India lists every other extension.
Frequently asked questions
Does the .church registry belong to any denomination?
No. Binky Moon, LLC is a commercial registry under Identity Digital, not a religious body. It treats Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Pentecostal and independent churches alike, and also accepts other spiritual organisations.
Should the domain be registered to the pastor or to the trust?
To the trust, society or diocese. Domains registered to an individual have to be transferred when that person leaves, which needs their cooperation. Using the organisation’s name and a shared office email avoids the problem.
What is the five-year cost of a .church name?
₹23,946 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹4,562 for the first year and ₹4,846 for each of the next four. A trust registered for GST can claim input credit on the invoice.
Can the website be in Malayalam or Tamil if the domain is .church?
Yes. The .church label itself uses Latin letters, but page content can be in any language or script. Many Indian parishes publish bulletins in the local language with English navigation.
When was .church delegated?
IANA delegated .church on 15 May 2014 under ICANN’s new gTLD programme. It started with Holly Fields, LLC and has been managed by Binky Moon, LLC since 2018.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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