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The .legal TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for lawyers, law firms, legal services, and related professionals. It was created to offer a clear, trusted online identity for the legal industry, helping users easily recognize legitimate legal entities.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or residency restrictions
The .legal extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Blue Falls, LLC). .legal was introduced in 2014. There are currently 23,093 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 5.57 - 63.68. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.7%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .legal domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $5.57 | $59.07 | $59.07 |
| porkbun | $5.66 | $57.16 | $57.16 |
| resellerclub | $63.68 | $67.64 | $63.68 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .legal domain was applied for under ICANN's new gTLD program by Blue Falls, LLC, a subsidiary of Donuts. After a private auction in September 2014, Donuts became the sole applicant. The registry agreement was signed on October 16, 2014, and the domain was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on November 26, 2014. Management of the TLD is now handled by Identity Digital Inc., which acquired Donuts’ portfolio.
The .legal TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .legal TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
23,093
6.7%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .legal |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 23,093 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 5.57 - 63.68 |
| Renewal Price | USD 57.16 - 67.64 |
| Registry Operator | Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Blue Falls, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-11-20 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or residency restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .legal domains by character length. Currently 18,932 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
18.9K
Peak Saturation
71.5%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.5%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 16 | 61.5% | |
| 2 chars | 483 | 71.5% | |
| 3 chars | 2,318 | 13.2% | |
| 4 chars | 1,943 | 0.43% | |
| 5 chars | 2,718 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,535 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,362 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 2,004 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,606 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,283 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 931 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 733 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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