--- title: ".DK — TLD Knowledge Base" url: "https://help.internetx.com/en/tld/dk/" data: "https://help.internetx.com/tld-data/dk.json" lang: "en" tld: ".DK" registry: "Punktum dk A/S" country: "Denmark" updated: "2026-09-10" --- # .DK ## Specifications | | | |---|---| | Zone | .dk | | reg time | Real-time | | Period | 1 year | | char length | 1-63 | | Nameservers | 2-7 nameservers | | transfer time | Seconds | | authcode length | Not required | | Redemption | 30 d | | whois update | Real-time | | whois server | whois.punktum.dk | | Connection | Direct | | data set | ccTLD | ## Eligibility & Restrictions Open to anyone. Valid tax number (individuals) or VAT number (companies) required. From Jan 15, 2025: registrant must accept Punktum dk terms and conditions at registration (X-DK-ACCEPT-TAC=1). Domain must be activated within 4 days of registration or deleted (no refund). > Domain must be activated within 4 days. Involves registrant accepting T&Cs in Punktum self-service. Failure results in deletion with no refund. ## Registration 1 year standard. Up to 5 years. Nameservers must be registered and approved by Punktum dk BEFORE registration. Approval takes minimum 2 working days. > Nameservers must be pre-registered AND approved by Punktum dk before any domain registration. Approval takes minimum 2 working days. ## Transfer Procedure NO auth code required for registrar transfer in standard Registrant Model. Transfer completes in seconds. For Registrar Management Model: auth code CAN be requested via Punktum dk self-service portal. > Do NOT make changes at Punktum self-service portal directly if managed by registrar. This creates serious discrepancies (billing contact change transfers domain away from registrar). > 📘 [ICANN Transfer Policy (IRTP)](/en/icann/icann-transfer/) — See ICANN Transfer Policy for the full IRTP framework, auth code rules, 60-day lock periods, and TEAC. ## Registrant Change Owner name, company name, or VAT number update = TRADE. Triggers ID check by Punktum. Domain may be suspended if registrant misses ID check after trade during transfer. > 📘 [ICANN OwnerChange (COR)](/en/icann/icann-ownerchange/) — See ICANN OwnerChange for COR triggers, FOA/DA modes, 60-day lock, and opt-out. ## Renewal & Deletion Domain deleted if not activated within 4 days. Standard renewal otherwise. > 📘 [ICANN ERRP](/en/icann/icann-errp/) — See ICANN ERRP for the standard gTLD expiry lifecycle (Auto-Renew Grace → RGP → Pending Delete → Released). ## Restore / Redemption Grace Period Not specifically documented as standard RGP. > 📘 [ICANN ERRP](/en/icann/icann-errp/) — See ICANN ERRP for RGP details and standard restore fees. ## WHOIS / Privacy Companies: name, address, VAT public from July 1, 2025. Individuals: data redacted. VID (Verified ID) field shown in WHOIS. IDN supported: Danish characters æ, ø, å, ö, ä, ü, é. RDAP supported. > 📘 [ICANN Registration Data Policy](/en/icann/icann-rdp/) — See Registration Data Policy for RDP 2025, RDAP, redaction defaults, and privacy/proxy rules. ## NIS2 Compliance No .DK-specific NIS2 documentation beyond standard EU obligations. Punktum dk implementing registrar model transition (July 2026 new registrations; July 2028 all domains). > 📘 [NIS2 Compliance](/en/icann/ts-nis2/) — See NIS2 Compliance for Article 28 requirements, registry implementation status, and operational impact. ## Known Error Codes & Notes - code: 4-day activation, desc: Domain deleted if not activated within 4 days of registration. - code: Self-service conflict, desc: Changes made at Punktum self-service while registrar-managed cause billing/ownership discrepancies. - code: Trade = ID check, desc: Owner/company/VAT changes trigger ID check by Punktum. Domain suspended if registrant misses check. ## Further information - label: Punktum dk, url: https://dk-hostmaster.dk ## Tasks (API) - label: create, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: false, min: [object Object], max: [object Object], processing: AUTOMATED - label: renew, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: [object Object], max: [object Object], processing: AUTOMATED - label: authinfoCreate, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: authinfo, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: delete, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: restoreNE, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: update, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: transfer, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: ALL, requiredAuthinfo: true, min: [object Object], max: [object Object], processing: AUTOMATED - label: restore, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: MANUAL - label: ownerchange, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: false, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: preack, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: authinfoDelete, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED ## Data controllers - name: , type: org, organisation: Dansk Internet Forum, address: Ørestads Boulevard 108, 11th floor,Copenhagen DK-2300,Denmark - name: Punktum dk Administrative Contact, type: admin, organisation: Punktum dk A/S, address: Ørestads Boulevard 108, 11th floor,Copenhagen DK-2300,Denmark - name: , type: org, organisation: Dansk Internet Forum, address: Ørestads Boulevard 108, 11th floor,Copenhagen DK-2300,Denmark - name: Punktum dk Administrative Contact, type: admin, organisation: Punktum dk A/S, address: Ørestads Boulevard 108, 11th floor,Copenhagen DK-2300,Denmark ## Required fields - techc/email - ownerc/email - adminc/email ## Restrictions - text: Nameserver must be set up in advance and provide an authoritative response., language: en - text: Restore is only possible after domain has expired, not after the explicit deletion of the domain., language: en - text: Angabe der Steuernummer oder Umsatzsteuer-ID (Firmen) bzw. der Steuernummer (Privatperson) erforderlich., language: de - text: Eine Aufhebung der Löschung (Restore) ist nur beim Ablaufen der Registrierungsperiode möglich. Bei explizit gelöschten Domains ist eine Aufhebung nicht möglich., language: de - text: Nameserver müssen vorher eingerichtet sein und autoritativ antworten., language: de - text: Tax number (individual) or VAT number (company) required., language: en ## Error codes - EF00803 - EF01017 - EF03008 - EF00512 - EF01008 - EF01009 - EF03005 - EF01002 - EF03007 - EF03006 - EF01075 - EF03011 - EF01055 - EF03010 - EF01095 - EF03042 - EF01074 - EF0103118 - EF011316 ## Root nameservers - P.NIC.DK - H.NIC.DK - B.NIC.DK - C.NIC.DK - S.NIC.DK - L.NIC.DK ## API ## Domain Create POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain { "name": "example.dk", "ownerc": { "id": 23142212 }, "adminc": { "id": 23142212 }, "techc": { "id": 23142212 }, "nameServers": \[ { "name": "ns1.example.com" }, { "name": "ns2.example.com" } \], "confirmOrder": false, "extensions": { "dk": { "acceptTac": "<1>", "vatNumber": "", "taxNumber": "" } } } ⚠ Nameservers must be pre-registered AND approved by Punktum dk (2+ working days). Domain must be activated within 4 days. ## Domain Transfer POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain/\_transfer { "name": "example.dk", "auth": "(AUTH\_CODE)" } ⚠ No auth code required in Registrant Model. Transfer does NOT renew. ## Create AuthInfo1 POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain/example.dk/\_authinfo1 Not required for standard transfers. ## Domain Restore POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain/example.dk/\_restore ⚠ Not documented as standard RGP. ## TLD Extension Parameters extensions.dk.acceptTac `1` — Mandatory. Registrant must accept Punktum dk T&Cs. extensions.dk.vatNumber `string` — VAT number for companies. extensions.dk.taxNumber `string` — Tax number for individuals.