.lease Domain Registrationfrom £80.04/yr
Why Choose a .lease Domain?
The .lease extension was launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Donuts (now part of Identity Digital). It speaks directly to the leasing industry — property rentals, equipment hire, vehicle leasing and financial leasing arrangements. Where a .com gives no signal about what you do, a .lease address tells visitors exactly what kind of business they've landed on, which matters for trust in transactions where contracts and deposits are involved.
Ideal for:
- Residential and commercial letting agents
- Vehicle leasing brokers and dealerships
- Equipment and machinery hire firms
- Property management companies
- Aircraft, boat and asset leasing specialists
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .lease domain without proving they operate in the leasing industry.
- Some short, generic, or high-value keyword names (such as commercial property terms or city names) are classed as premium and carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new gTLD registries, with standard registration terms of 1 to 10 years.
Creative .lease Domain Ideas
- Manchester.lease — city-focused letting agency landing page
- Forklift.lease — warehouse equipment hire company
- Tesla.lease — EV leasing broker (with appropriate trademark clearance)
- Office.lease — commercial workspace leasing platform
- Drone.lease — short-term hire service for filmmakers and surveyors
- Yacht.lease — charter and long-term boat leasing marketplace
Frequently asked questions about .lease
Registration is unrestricted. You don't need to prove that you operate a leasing business or hold any particular licence. Individuals, sole traders and limited companies anywhere in the world can register a .lease address on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to standard ICANN registration policies.
You can register a .lease domain for any period from 1 to 10 years in single-year increments. Choosing a longer term locks in continuity for your branding and reduces the risk of forgetting to renew. You can also extend your registration at any point during the term, up to the 10-year maximum.
Yes. Provided your domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar, obtaining the auth/EPP code, and starting a transfer. The transfer adds a year to your registration term.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, generic or high-demand keyword names as premium, and these carry higher registration and renewal fees that apply every year, not just at first registration. Standard names register at the regular published price. Our domain search will flag any premium pricing before you check out.
After expiry there is a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that the domain enters a redemption period of about 30 days, where recovery is possible but a redemption fee applies. After redemption the name is deleted and released back to the public pool.