Appeal your rejected .gov.uk domain name application
Follow these steps to appeal a .gov.uk domain name application that has been rejected.
If your domain name application is rejected, your organisation can appeal. The Naming and Approvals Committee will review your appeal and make a final decision.
How to appeal
If your application is rejected, do not resubmit your original application.
Step 1: Contact your .gov.uk Approved Registrar
Provide your .gov.uk Approved Registrar with new information on why you think you should have the domain name you originally requested.
Step 2: Submit an appeal
Your .gov.uk Approved Eegistrar will submit your appeal and this will be reviewed by the Naming and Approvals Committee.
Step 3: The Naming and Approvals Committee makes a final decision
The Naming and Approvals Committee will review your appeal and may ask you for further information. The committee will make a final decision within 5 working days and the Domains Team will let you know about the outcome.
If you have any questions about the appeal process, email domainmanagement@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk.
Last updated 5 May 2021 + show all updates
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The Domain Management team has now moved to the Central Digital and Data Office. This update removes any references to the Government Digital Service (GDS).
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