Collaboration between SGNIC and IPOS has enabled our systems to be linked, facilitating domain names availability check and reserving of a .sg domain name on IPOS' IP application system of IPOS Digital Hub. The domain name reserved and after activation, is valid for 1 year, free of charge.
Starting from 9th June 2016, the applicant for intellectual property (IP) of trademark, patent, design on IPOS Digital Hub system is able to reserve a free .sg domain name at the same time after filing an IP application, without leaving the system. The applicant has a period of 90 calendar days from the day of reservation to activate and register the domain name for active use. A website can be built with the domain name or the name can be used for email, or purely for digital brand protection.
Remember, it is a 2 step process :
Step 1 : After completed an IP application on IPOS Digital Hub, check on availability of selected names and reserve your preferred name while in IPOS Digital Hub;
Step 2 : Go to any of the participating registrars listed below: click for their website or contact them to activate the reserved domain name. You will be required to set up an account with the selected registrar that will usually take a few quick minutes. To identify the reserved name, please provide the registrar with the following information:
(a) The reserved domain name;
(b) The IPOS Digital Hub's application number;
(c) The SingPass number of administrator (local contact or Filing Agent for the IP application on IPOS Digital Hub).
You may click
here for the list of FAQ on this programme. You may also approach any of the participating registrars, or contact SGNIC hotline at (65) 6659 2534 and email
[email protected] to seek clarification.
List of participating registrars :
Domain Registration Pte Ltd
Website : www.domainregistration.com.sg
Tel: +65 68505 195
Fax: +65 6733 5231
Email: [email protected]
Dreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd
(Represented by subsidiary Vodien Internet Solutions Pte Ltd)
Website: www.vodien.com
Tel: +65 6914 7888
Email: [email protected]
Exabytes Network (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Website: www.exabytes.sg
Tel: 800 1301 789
Email: [email protected]
Web Commerce Communications Limited
Website: www.webnic.cc
Tel: +603 8996 6799
Fax: _603 8996 8788
Email: [email protected]