Quick answer
Can I register a .tv domain offshore with no KYC and no link to Tuvalu?
Yes. Tuvalu's registry accepts registrants from any country, and GoDaddy Registry has operated .tv since 2022. We ask for one verified email, no ID, and include WHOIS privacy on the name. At Isthmus Domains, an offshore domain registrar in Panama, a .tv costs $37.49/year the first year and $40.99/year to renew (19 October 2026), paid in crypto with no KYC.
Search a .tv domain
Popular extensions
- .tv $37.49
For .tv, availability is confirmed when you order: if the registry refuses the name, the full amount goes back to your balance.
.tv price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .tv | $37.49 | $40.99 | $40.99 | Free | None |
.tv costs more than most generic extensions, and the renewal is higher than the first year, so check both lines.
.tv at a glance
| Registry | Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovations |
|---|---|
| Kind of extension | Country code of Tuvalu (ccTLD), used as generic |
| Who can register | Anyone; no tie to Tuvalu needed |
| Without KYC at Isthmus Domains | Yes, with one verified email |
| Public WHOIS / RDAP | Privacy allowed: contact data hidden |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Domain protection | Optional |
Who can own a .tv, and what do you have to prove?
Anyone can own a .tv. You do not need to live in Tuvalu, run a company there or ever visit. The registry sets no residency or nationality rule. What you prove at Isthmus Domains is control of one email address, which we verify after registration. We ask for no passport, no utility bill and no selfie. Video makers, music labels and gaming groups all register on the same terms. Because .tv is a country code, the registry's own policy governs it rather than ICANN's gTLD contracts. You still pay in crypto only, and you keep full control of DNS and nameservers.
Is your identity visible on a .tv record?
Not with WHOIS privacy on, and privacy services are allowed on .tv. In a public lookup, the privacy service contact then replaces your email, the only contact data we collect. Viewers who look up your channel's domain see the registrar, the dates and the nameservers, not who you are. The .tv registry applies its own policy to the registration data it receives. That copy sits outside Panama, which is true of every registry.
Domain protection on a .tv channel name
Creators with a public audience sometimes want their legal name off the registry record too. The optional Domain protection puts DomaineGoat LLC there instead, and in WHOIS. Your channel domain stays transfer-locked by default; moving it or editing DNS needs a confirmation in your account. We hold only your email. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. Each complaint is read by a person first. See Domain protection.
Tuvalu, its registry and why .tv matters there
The IANA root zone database lists Tuvalu's Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovations as the .tv manager. In 2022 the government signed a contract with GoDaddy Registry, which now runs the technical operation. Income from .tv sales is a notable source of public revenue for Tuvalu, according to Wikipedia. The two letters read as television, which is why video brands buy them. The extension supports DNSSEC but not accented (IDN) names. Terms run from 1 to 10 years, per Amazon's registrar guide.
Video and media uses for .tv
| Use | Why .tv fits |
|---|---|
| Live streamers | yourname.tv points fans to every platform you stream on. |
| Online channels and shows | Two letters that read as television need no explanation. |
| Esports broadcasts | Tournament streams and replays sit well on a .tv. |
| Video courses | A course brand can host lessons under a short media address. |
Before you pay for a .tv
Renewal is the line to plan around: .tv is priced above common generic names, and the renewal is higher than the first year. Media names attract copyright complaints. We do not suspend on a complaint alone; we wait for a Panamanian court decision. Other registrars and registries act on their own rules, though. In February 2024, about 200 .tv domains linked to Njalla were put on serverHold at the registrar Sarek Oy, TorrentFreak reported. Offshore does not mean above the law.
.tv questions
Does .tv mean the domain is run by a TV company?
No. .tv is the country code of Tuvalu. It became popular with video creators and broadcasters because the two letters read as TV. The registry belongs to Tuvalu's government, and GoDaddy Registry runs the technical side under a contract signed in 2022.
Can a copyright holder take down my .tv streaming site through you?
Not through a complaint alone. Copyright claims need a decision from a Panamanian court before we act, and a foreign judgment must first be recognised in Panama. Strict abuse is different: phishing, malware and fraud are handled on a documented report. The .tv registry may also apply its own policy.
How long can I register a .tv for?
From 1 to 10 years, according to Amazon's .tv registrar guide. Many creators start with one year and turn on auto-renew from their balance. Because the renewal price is higher than the first year, check the price table above before choosing a long term.
Why is .tv availability confirmed only at order?
Our search cannot always get a live answer from the .tv registry. The order is placed with the registry, and you see the result in your account. If the name turns out to be taken or refused, the full amount goes back to your balance and you can pick another name.
Sources (5)
- IANA Root Zone Database: .tv — IANA (2026-10-08)
- .tv contract signing registry.godaddy/blog/dottv-contract-signing-release — GoDaddy Registry (2026-10-08)
- .tv (Tuvalu and revenue) — Wikipedia (2026-10-08)
- Amazon Route 53 Developer Guide: .tv — Amazon Web Services (2026-10-08)
- Report on .tv domains placed on serverHold at Sarek Oy — TorrentFreak (checked 2026-10-08)