In short: Individuals: national ID number and Nafath verification, eligible for .sa, .pub.sa and .السعودية. Companies: commercial registration number, and the domain must match the business name or its registered trademark. Specialized extensions need a valid license: .edu.sa and .sch.sa from the education authority, .med.sa from the health authority, .net.sa from the telecom and IT authority, and .org.sa proof of licensed non-profit status.
Most delays in Saudi domain requests come from missing documents or a name that is not linked to the applicant. This guide lists what each extension requires and the name-to-registrant rules, so your request is complete the first time.
Required documents by extension
| Extension |
Eligible |
Required |
| .sa |
Individuals and companies |
National ID (individuals) or commercial registration (companies), plus Nafath |
| .com.sa |
Companies |
Commercial registration, a name matching the business or its trademark, plus Nafath |
| .السعودية |
Individuals and entities |
National ID or commercial registration, plus Nafath |
| .pub.sa |
Individuals |
National ID and Nafath |
| .net.sa |
Telecom and IT entities |
Valid telecom/IT license |
| .org.sa |
Non-profits |
Proof of non-profit status and license |
| .edu.sa and .sch.sa |
Educational bodies and schools |
Valid education license |
| .med.sa |
Health entities |
Valid health license |
.gov.sa is reserved for government entities.
The name-to-registrant rule
The Saudi Network Information Center requires a clear link between the domain name and the applicant, and the applicant must prove it. The link can take one of four forms:
- Registrant name: the official name, a logical abbreviation, or a Latin transliteration.
- Registered trademark: a name matching or derived from a trademark the applicant owns (abbreviations of the mark are not accepted).
- Close relationship: a product, service, event or activity of the applicant, with a written explanation.
- Individual domains: in .sa, .pub.sa and .السعودية, the person’s name (with numbers if needed), or another name with its purpose and audience explained.
Requests are assessed case by case.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- A name with no clear link to the business name or trademark.
- Nafath verification not completed.
- An expired commercial registration or license.
- Requesting a specialized extension (.edu.sa, .med.sa) without the required license.
Tips for fast approval
- Have your commercial registration or ID ready and valid before ordering.
- Choose a name that matches your business name as registered, or your registered trademark.
- If the name is for a product or service, write a short explanation of the link.
- Complete Nafath verification as soon as it is requested; activation usually follows within 24 hours of complete documents.
For prices and steps see Saudi domain price and how to register.
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FAQ
What documents are needed for a .com.sa domain?
The company’s commercial registration number and Nafath verification. The domain must match the business name, its registered trademark, or a logical abbreviation of the name.
Can an individual register a Saudi domain?
Yes. Individuals can register .sa, .pub.sa and .السعودية with their national ID number and Nafath verification.
What do .edu.sa, .med.sa and .org.sa require?
A valid license from the relevant authority: education for .edu.sa and .sch.sa, health for .med.sa, and proof of licensed non-profit status for .org.sa.
Why are Saudi domain requests rejected?
Most often because the name has no clear link to the registrant, Nafath verification was not completed, or the commercial registration or license has expired.
