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==Policy==

==Policy==

The GSA implements the following registration policies:<ref>[https://www.dotgov.gov/portal/web/dotgov/policy#10217310 Policy DOTGOV]</ref>

The GSA implements the following registration policies:<ref>[https://www.dotgov.gov/portal/web/dotgov/policy#10217310 Policy DOTGOV]</ref>

* Federal, State, and local governments including Native Sovereign Nations are allowed to register .gov domain names.

* Federal, state, and local governments including Native Sovereign Nations are allowed to register .gov domain names.

* The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the requesting or sponsoring organization, highest ranking Information Technology Officer from independent Federal government agencies, boards, and commissions or the proper State or Local Officials must authorize the domain name to be registered and submit it to the GSA. Domain Names from Native Sovereign Nations must be authorized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. The GSA will evaluate if the proposed domain name to be registered is appropriate and on a case to case basis it reserves its right not to assign the domain name.

* The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the requesting or sponsoring organization, or the highest ranking Information Technology Officer from independent Federal government agencies, boards, and commissions or the proper State or Local Officials must authorize the domain name to be registered and submit it to the GSA. Domain Names from Native Sovereign Nations must be authorized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Department of the Interior. The GSA will evaluate if the proposed domain name to be registered is appropriate and on a case to case basis it reserves its right not to assign the domain name.

* The has the authority to implement a system of collection for a one-time setup fee for new registrations. The fee will not exceed $1000 and a recurring annual fee, which will not exceed $500. The charges will depend on the level of assistance that will be provided by GSA and anticipated costs related to the operation of the registration service.

* The GSA has the authority to implement a system of collection for a one-time setup fee for new registrations. The fee will not exceed $1000 and a recurring annual fee will not exceed $500. The charges will depend on the level of assistance to be provided by the GSA and anticipated costs related to the operation of the registration service.

* State governments registering a second-level domain must register the full name of the State or include the State postal code in the name. Example of acceptable domain names include California.gov or Oregon.gov,

* State governments registering a [[SLD|second-level domain]] must register the full name of the State or include the State postal code in the name. Example of acceptable domain names include California.gov.

* States may register as many domain names they want. There is no imposed limitation.

* States may register as many domain names as they want. There is no imposed limitation.

* Third-level registration for local and State government departments and programs is encouraged.

* Third-level registration for local and State government departments and programs is encouraged.

* Second-level domain name registrations for counties,cities, and parishes must include their full name or abbreviation and must clearly reference to the State where it is located. For counties and parishes, the word "county" and parish must be embedded.  For example, Chicago-il.gov, Cityofcharleston-sc.gov, Richmondcounty-ga.gov, Townofdumfries-va.gov.

* Second-level domain name registrations for counties, cities, and parishes must include their full name or abbreviation and must clearly reference the State where it is located. For counties and parishes, the word "county" and parish must be embedded.  For example, Chicago-il.gov, Cityofcharleston-sc.gov, Richmondcounty-ga.gov, Townofdumfries-va.gov.

* GSA reserves the right to make exemptions to its domain name registration policy on a case to case, unique and compelling basis including third level domain name registrations.

* The GSA reserves the right to make exemptions to its domain name registration policy on a case by case basis, including third level domain name registrations.

* All registrations are processed online at the GSA website and confirmations are sent within one business day.

* All registrations are processed online at the GSA website and confirmations are sent within one business day.