--- title: ".ORG.HK β€” TLD Knowledge Base" url: "https://help.internetx.com/en/tld/org-hk/" data: "https://help.internetx.com/tld-data/org-hk.json" lang: "en" tld: ".ORG.HK" registry: "HKIRC / HKDNR" country: "Hong Kong" updated: "2026-09-10" --- # .ORG.HK ## Specifications | | | |---|---| | Zone | org.hk | | reg time | Real-time | | Period | 1 year | | char length | 1-63 | | Nameservers | 2-7 nameservers | | transfer time | Standard | | authcode length | Standard EPP | | Redemption | 60 d | | whois update | Standard | | whois server | whois.hkirc.hk | | Connection | Direct | | data set | ccTLD | ## Eligibility & Restrictions Generic .hk open to anyone worldwide. No local presence required. Third-level .com.hk, .org.hk, .net.hk require Hong Kong organisational presence with documentation. .idv.hk restricted to HK ID card holders aged 11+. ## Registration Registry allows up to 10 years. We currently offer 1 year. DNS must be set up within 30 days. Names containing 'bank', 'insurance', 'assurance': written consent from Monetary Authority or Insurance Authority required within 13 days. > Names containing 'bank', 'insurance', 'assurance' require government authority consent within 13 days. ## Transfer Procedure Auth code (AuthID) from current registrar or HKIRC website. Registrar transfer does NOT extend domain by 1 year. Rejection must be provided within 6 calendar days. > πŸ“˜ [ICANN Transfer Policy (IRTP)](/en/icann/icann-transfer/) β€” See ICANN Transfer Policy for the full IRTP framework, auth code rules, 60-day lock periods, and TEAC. ## Registrant Change Contact HKIRC or registrar. For .com.hk: documents required (ID/passport for individuals; business licence for HK/China companies; certificate of incorporation for foreign companies). > πŸ“˜ [ICANN OwnerChange (COR)](/en/icann/icann-ownerchange/) β€” See ICANN OwnerChange for COR triggers, FOA/DA modes, 60-day lock, and opt-out. ## Renewal & Deletion Standard. > πŸ“˜ [ICANN ERRP](/en/icann/icann-errp/) β€” See ICANN ERRP for the standard gTLD expiry lifecycle (Auto-Renew Grace β†’ RGP β†’ Pending Delete β†’ Released). ## Restore / Redemption Grace Period 60-day blackout period after expiry/deletion before public re-registration. Domain not resolvable during blackout. > πŸ“˜ [ICANN ERRP](/en/icann/icann-errp/) β€” See ICANN ERRP for RGP details and standard restore fees. ## WHOIS / Privacy WHOIS privacy not available for .hk domains. Registrant name cannot be hidden. EU citizens/organisations: personal data suppressed per GDPR via Domain Contact Request form. WHOIS rate-limited to 500 queries/day per IP. > πŸ“˜ [ICANN Registration Data Policy](/en/icann/icann-rdp/) β€” See Registration Data Policy for RDP 2025, RDAP, redaction defaults, and privacy/proxy rules. ## NIS2 Compliance N/A. Hong Kong not subject to EU NIS2. > πŸ“˜ [NIS2 Compliance](/en/icann/ts-nis2/) β€” See NIS2 Compliance for Article 28 requirements, registry implementation status, and operational impact. ## Known Error Codes & Notes - code: No renewal on registrar transfer, desc: Registrar transfer does NOT add 1 year. Reseller transfer does. - code: Bank/insurance names, desc: Written government authority consent required within 13 days. - code: DNS 30-day window, desc: DNS must be configured within 30 days or domain may be affected. ## Further information - label: HKIRC, url: https://hkirc.hk ## Tasks (API) - label: authinfo, 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: restoreARGP, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: create, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: false, min: [object Object], max: [object Object], processing: AUTOMATED - label: preack, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: authinfoCreate, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: authinfo2, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: restore, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: MANUAL - label: restoreNE, 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: delete, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: restoreRenew, available: true, chargeable: false, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: null, max: null, processing: AUTOMATED - label: renew, available: true, chargeable: true, authinfo: null, requiredAuthinfo: null, min: [object Object], max: [object Object], processing: AUTOMATED ## Data controllers - name: , type: org, organisation: Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd., address: Unit 501, Level 5, Core C, Cyberport 3,100 Cyberport Road,Hong Kong - name: Cherry Lam, type: admin, organisation: Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd., address: Unit 501, Level 5, Core C, Cyberport 3,100 Cyberport Road,Hong Kong ## Required fields - techc/email - ownerc/email - adminc/email ## Restrictions - text: Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Support, um die jeweiligen Anforderungen zu klΓ€ren., language: de - text: Please contact the support for details., language: en ## Error codes - EF00803 - EF01017 - EF01075 - EF03011 - EF01055 - EF03010 - EF01095 - EF01074 - EF0103118 - EF03008 - EF00512 - EF01008 - EF01009 - EF03005 - EF01002 - EF03007 - EF03006 - EF010203 - EF010208 - EF02071 - EF010209 - EF02070 - EF010206 - EF010207 - EF010204 - EF011316 ## Root nameservers - C.HKIRC.NET.HK - M.HKIRC.NET.HK - Y.HKIRC.NET.HK - D.HKIRC.NET.HK - X.HKIRC.NET.HK - V.HKIRC.NET.HK - U.HKIRC.NET.HK - T.HKIRC.NET.HK - Z.HKIRC.NET.HK ## API ## Domain Create POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain { "name": "example.org.hk", "ownerc": { "id": 23142212 }, "adminc": { "id": 23142212 }, "techc": { "id": 23142212 }, "nameServers": \[ { "name": "ns1.example.com" }, { "name": "ns2.example.com" } \], "confirmOrder": false } ## Domain Transfer POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain/\_transfer { "name": "example.org.hk", "auth": "(AUTH\_CODE)" } ## Create AuthInfo1 POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain/example.org.hk/\_authinfo1 Standard EPP auth code. ## Domain Restore POST https://api.autodns.com/v1/domain/example.org.hk/\_restore