Register a .ca Domain in Canada
.ca helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Canada. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.
A .ca identity customers recognize
.ca helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Canada. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.
SoxDomains helps you confirm availability, prepare any required registration details, and connect the domain to DNS, hosting, email, and security services.
Recommended uses for .ca
- Canada websites
- Canada services
- Canada campaigns
- professional email
Useful facts about Canada
Understand the market behind this extension and use these facts to plan a more relevant digital presence.
- Region
- North America
- Languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar
- Internet use
- 85-95%
- Major cities
- Toronto, Ottawa
Your .ca domain in four clear steps
Start with the name. Add only the services you need, then complete one secure checkout.
Find a domain
Search for the .ca name that fits your business, product, or project.
Add to cart
Choose your registration term and submit the registrant details.
Add services
Pair the domain with hosting, SSL, or professional email.
Pay and launch
Complete payment and manage DNS, renewal, and transfer settings from SoxDomains.
Turn your domain into a working business
A domain is the address. Add the essentials to make it secure, fast, and ready for customers.
Web Hosting
Publish your site with managed hosting and connect your .ca domain in one account.
View hostingSSL Certificate
Protect visitor data, enable HTTPS, and give customers a safer browsing experience.
View SSLBusiness Email
Use an address at your own domain to keep every customer conversation on brand.
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.ca domain pricing
Compare the main domain services first, then review required local-presence services and optional account features.
| Service | Price | Billing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RegistrationStart here | $22.85/yr | per year | New domain registration |
| Renewal | $26.85/yr | per year | Renew before expiration |
| Transfer | $42.99 | One time | Authorization code may be required |
| Setup fee | transfer $16.67 | When applicable | Registry setup fee charged for the listed operation |
| Included management features | |||
| DNS management | Included | Account feature | Manage records and nameservers |
| WHOIS privacy | Not available | 1 year | Not automatically available for this extension |
Registration Requirements
Each registry sets its own rules. These are the main items to understand before submitting your .ca domain.
We help with the details. Our team reviews your information before it is sent for registration or transfer.
Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .ca?
Yes Individuals of Canadian nationality or permanent residence must provide accurate name, address, phone in Canada. Corporations should provide exact name as registered in Canada, address, phone. Non-profit organizations should provide their registration number. Canadian trademark holders do not need a local Canadian address, however trademark number needs to be provided.
Are Individual .ca domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .ca?
Yes
Are some .ca domain names restricted?
Yes Provinces, territories, cities and any other names under CIRA's sole discretion. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
About the .ca registry setup
Use this data as a planning guide. Final registry rules, eligibility, premium pricing, and transfer behavior are confirmed during order processing.
- TLD
- .ca
- Type
- ccTLD
- Registration
- $22.85 / yr
- Renewal
- $26.85 / yr
- Transfer
- $42.99 / yr
- Domain Length
- 2–50 characters
- Registration Periods
- 1–10 years
- IDN Support
- Not supported
- Private Registration
- Not supported
- Public Requirements
- Additional registration requirements apply View requirements
- Time to Register
- 2 Days
- Trustee / Proxy Service
- Available only when the registry allows it
- Individuals Can Register
- Yes
- Businesses Can Register
- Yes
- Registry
- CIRA
- Information Updated
- Reviewed - 2026-07-19
- Setup Fees
- transfer $16.67
- IANA Record
- View the IANA record
- Official Registry Policy
- Read the official registry policy
Information reviewed against an official source · 2026-07-19.
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.ca Domain FAQ
Common questions before registering this domain name.
.ca domain names are available for 1-10 years.
The domain registration time frame for .ca during general availability is 2 Days.
.ca Domain Names must: have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.ca); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.ca).
DNSSEC is available for .ca domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .ca domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
Trustee Service is not available for .ca extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
No. At present the .ca domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
It is important to renew the domain in advance in order to avoid the redemption fee.
.ca helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Canada. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.
Yes Individuals of Canadian nationality or permanent residence must provide accurate name, address, phone in Canada. Corporations should provide exact name as registered in Canada, address, phone. Non-profit organizations should provide their registration number. Canadian trademark holders do not need a local Canadian address, however trademark number needs to be provided.
Yes Provinces, territories, cities and any other names under CIRA's sole discretion. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
This extension may include setup or IDN service fees. These amounts are shown separately from the base annual price.
.ca suits organizations, professionals and projects connected with Canada or seeking a clear presence in that market.
Usually, yes. A transfer may require an authorization code, owner approval and continued compliance with the registry rules.
Yes. You can point DNS records to your website, email service, hosting platform or forwarding destination.
Search for the name you want, confirm availability and complete the order. If special requirements apply, SoxDomains can review them before submission.
Confirm the eligibility, documents, minimum term and any local-presence requirement shown on the extension page. Final rules belong to the registry and are validated during processing.
Yes. After activation, you can configure supported records to connect websites, email and other services. Some registries impose special nameserver requirements.
No. Domain registration does not replace a trademark search or grant rights over another party's name. Check for potential conflicts before using it commercially.
Yes. We can help identify known requirements, documents and additional services before submitting the registration. Final approval always remains with the applicable registry.