.democrat Domain Registration India
.democrat is an open generic top-level domain for democratic and political projects, run by Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital) and in the root since January 2014. WebJi® charges ₹3,112 for the first year and ₹3,774 a year to renew, before 18% GST. No party membership is needed; it suits civic groups, debate clubs and commentators.
For Indian civic-tech groups, debating societies, political writers and NRI volunteer networks weighing .democrat against neutral extensions.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹3,112/yr
- Renewal
- ₹3,774/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 .democrat domain?
.democrat is an open generic top-level domain for people and groups who want democratic or political affiliation in their web address, managed by Dog Beach, LLC under Identity Digital. It is one of the older new-gTLDs: delegated on 14 January 2014 to United TLD Holdco Ltd., the registry arm then known as Rightside, and transferred to Dog Beach, LLC in June 2021.
The registry is not connected to any political party in India or abroad. The word “democrat” is a common noun as well as a US party label, and the registry sells it to anyone without asking about beliefs or membership.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain, unrestricted |
| Current manager | Dog Beach, LLC, c/o Identity Digital Inc. |
| Delegated | 14 January 2014, to United TLD Holdco Ltd. |
| Transferred | To Dog Beach, LLC in June 2021 |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation at the root |
Who uses a .democrat address from India?
In India .democrat is mostly chosen by civic and debate projects that use the word in its plain sense — someone who believes in democracy — and by NRI groups following US politics. It is rare among Indian parties, which typically use .in or .org, so a .democrat name stands out and is easy to find available.
| Buyer | Example | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Voter-awareness or civic-tech group | knowyourcandidate.democrat | States the democratic purpose in the address |
| College debating society or model parliament | campusparliament.democrat | A memorable home for debate schedules |
| Political columnist or podcaster | yourname.democrat | Signals the commentary beat |
| Indian-American volunteer network | desivoters.democrat | Reads as US Democratic Party support |
| RTI and governance newsletter | openwards.democrat | Accountability theme without a party name |
Be aware of the double reading: to an American visitor .democrat means the Democratic Party. If your project must look non-partisan to a US audience, a neutral extension is safer.
What does a .democrat domain cost at WebJi®?
.democrat costs ₹3,112 for the first year and ₹3,774 for each renewal year, before 18% GST. A three-year term therefore comes to ₹10,660 before tax: ₹3,112 + ₹3,774 + ₹3,774. Civic groups on tight budgets should compare it with the community-oriented extensions below.
| Extension | First year (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Three years (₹) | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .democrat | ₹3,112 | ₹3,774 | ₹10,660 | Democratic or political stance |
| .org | ₹1,500 | ₹1,680 | ₹4,860 | Non-profit, cause, institution |
| .community | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | ₹9,300 | Members, neighbourhoods, forums |
| .social | ₹3,847 | ₹3,860 | ₹11,567 | Online community, social cause |
Prices as listed on WebJi® billing, 14 November 2026.
Is .democrat restricted to party members?
No. Anyone can register .democrat — no party card, voter ID or political registration is requested by the registry. The rules that do matter come from elsewhere: the registry’s acceptable-use policy bars impersonation and fraud, and in India, election-related content and paid political advertising fall under Election Commission guidelines whatever the domain.
- Do not impersonate: a name built on a real candidate or party name invites a trademark or impersonation complaint.
- Publish who runs the site: a clear “about” page with the organisation’s name and contact builds trust on political topics.
- Contacts: a working registrant email for verification and renewal reminders.
- Privacy: WHOIS privacy can keep a volunteer’s personal details out of public lookups where the registry allows it.
.democrat or .org for a civic project?
Pick .org when you need donors, partners or the press to see a neutral non-profit; pick .democrat when the democratic stance itself is the message. .org is less than half the three-year cost and carries no US-party reading. Many groups register both and point the .democrat name at the .org site, which also blocks someone else from using it.
For a registered trust or society, our NGO hosting plans pair well with either name.
After you register .democrat
Political and civic sites draw traffic spikes and hostile attention around elections, so plan for both at launch. Put the site behind DDoS protection before polling season, keep regular backups, and use business email with SPF and DKIM so volunteer mail is not spoofed. The domain renewal guide explains what happens if a renewal is missed, and domain registration in India lists every extension we sell.
Frequently asked questions
Is .democrat owned by the US Democratic Party?
No. The registry is Dog Beach, LLC, operated through Identity Digital, and the extension was first delegated to United TLD Holdco Ltd. in 2014. No political party runs or endorses it, and registration is open to anyone.
Can an Indian political party register a .democrat domain?
Yes, the registry places no restriction on Indian parties or candidates. Most Indian parties still use .in or .org because voters expect them, so a .democrat name usually works best as a campaign or youth-wing address that redirects to the main site.
How much is .democrat for three years?
₹10,660 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹3,112 for year one and ₹3,774 for each of the next two years. Including GST, the total is ₹12,578.80.
Why did .democrat change registry in 2021?
Rightside’s registry business, including United TLD Holdco, was bought by Donuts, which later became Identity Digital. IANA records the transfer of .democrat to Dog Beach, LLC in June 2021. For registrants nothing changed: names, prices and renewals continued as before.
Can .democrat names be signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .democrat zone has a secure delegation, so you can enable DNSSEC on your own name when your DNS host supports it. For a site likely to be targeted, it is a sensible extra layer against DNS spoofing.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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