Saudi Domain Requirements: Documents for Every Extension (.sa, .com.sa, .edu.sa and More)

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

.gov.sa is reserved for government entities.

After registration: staying eligible

The registrant must keep meeting the extension requirements for the whole registration term, so the domain may be suspended if the commercial registration or licence expires. The Saudi Network Information Center may also request additional documents at any time, and not providing them within the given period can lead to suspension or deletion. Renew your registration or licence before it expires and keep an eye on the email address registered with us.

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:

1. Registrant name: the official name, a logical abbreviation, or a Latin transliteration.
2. Registered trademark: a name matching or derived from a trademark the applicant owns (abbreviations of the mark are not accepted).
3. Close relationship: a product, service, event or activity of the applicant, with a written explanation.
4. 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.

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.

Is a commercial registration enough for a .net.sa domain?

No. .net.sa is for IT, telecom, media and postal service providers and requires a valid licence from the competent authority, such as CST or the Ministry of Media, under clause 4-3-7 of the Saudi Network Information Center regulations. If you only have a commercial registration, .com.sa is the right choice.

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.