.politie gTLD
The .politie TLD is a generic top-level domain delegated to Politie Nederland, the national police force of the Netherlands. It is used exclusively for official police websites and digital services in Dutch, helping to enhance trust and authenticate online communications from law enforcement. The domain serves as a trusted namespace for internal operations and public-facing services related to public safety.
Restricted to Politie Nederland and its authorized entities; not available for public registration.
.politie Domain Overview
The .politie extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland). .politie was introduced in 2016. There are currently 25 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 24.0%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .politie is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .politie?
The .politie domain was applied for by Politie Nederland as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program in 2012 and officially delegated on June 20, 2016. It was introduced to strengthen the credibility of Dutch police online communications and to ensure that citizens can trust the authenticity of police websites. The registry is operated by SIDN, the same organization that manages the .nl country-code domain.
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The .politie TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .politie Used For?
The .politie TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Official police website domains
Public safety communication portals
Internal government IT systems
Secure citizen-police information exchange
Law enforcement training platforms
How Many .politie Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
25
DNSSEC Adoption
24.0%
How Does .politie Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .politie |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 25 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 24.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) |
| Introduced | 2016-06-23 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Politie Nederland and its authorized entities; not available for public registration. |
How Available Are .politie Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .politie domains by character length. Currently 10 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
10
Peak Saturation
0.02%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
60.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 3 | 0.02% | |
| 4 chars | 2 | <0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 2 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .politie Domain?
Eligibility
Registration is restricted to Politie Nederland and its officially recognized units, departments, or partners involved in national police operations.
Open Registration
The .politie TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .politie domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.