.vote Domain Registrationfrom £145.26/yr
Why Choose a .vote Domain?
The .vote extension was launched in 2014 and is operated by Afilias (now part of Identity Digital). It was created specifically for the democratic process — campaigns, candidates, ballot initiatives, and civic engagement organisations. Unlike many new gTLDs, .vote carries an implicit signal of legitimacy because it is positioned alongside .voto as a trusted space for political and electoral content. It tends to be used during election cycles by candidates and advocacy groups who want a clean, purpose-built web address.
Ideal for:
- Political candidates running for local, regional, or national office
- Ballot initiative and referendum campaigns
- Voter registration drives and get-out-the-vote organisations
- Political action committees and advocacy groups
- Student union and society election campaigns
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .vote domain, though it is intended for election and voting-related use.
- .vote is a premium-tier gTLD, so registration and renewal pricing is higher than standard extensions, and certain short or high-demand names may carry additional premium fees.
- The registry, Identity Digital, also operates the Spanish-language equivalent .voto, which is worth considering if you want to reach Spanish-speaking voters.
- Demand spikes around major election cycles, so popular names tend to go quickly in the run-up to a vote.
Creative .vote Domain Ideas
- SmithFor.vote — campaign site for a candidate named Smith
- YesOn3.vote — single-issue ballot measure campaign
- Register.vote — voter registration drive landing page
- Student.vote — university student union elections
- Climate.vote — environmental advocacy voter guide
- YourTown.vote — local council election information hub
Frequently asked questions about .vote
Registration is unrestricted, meaning any individual or organisation worldwide can register a .vote domain regardless of nationality or political affiliation. While the extension was designed for electoral and civic engagement purposes, the registry does not require you to prove candidacy or campaign status. You simply need to find an available name and complete the registration.
You can register a .vote domain for a minimum of one year and up to ten years in a single transaction. Many campaigners choose a two-year term to cover an entire election cycle, while advocacy organisations often opt for longer registrations to lock in their name and avoid the risk of forgetting to renew during busy periods.
Yes, .vote is classified as a premium-tier gTLD by the registry, so both initial registration and annual renewal cost more than mainstream extensions like .com or .org. Additionally, certain highly desirable names — short words, common surnames, or place names — may carry an extra premium tier price set directly by the registry.
Yes. If you already own a .vote name with another registrar, you can transfer it to us by unlocking the domain at your current provider, obtaining the authorisation code, and initiating the transfer here. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds a year to your existing registration period.
After expiry, your domain enters a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, it moves into a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but incurs a substantial fee. Once redemption ends, the name is released and may be registered by anyone else.