.az Domain Registration – Complete Guide (2026)

Why choose a .az domain?

.az is Azerbaijan's country-code top-level domain (ccTLD). For any business targeting local audience, it's an important SEO and brand signal:

• Local SEO advantage: Google prefers country-code domains for that country's searches.
• Local trust: customers recognise .az domain as Azerbaijani business.
• Brand protection: prevents competitors from taking your .az domain.
• Marketing memorability: stands out in local advertising.

Registration process – step by step

1. Check domain availability

Verify the name is free. Use AzNIC website or accredited registrar's website.

2. Prepare documents

.az registration requires identification:

• Legal entities: TIN, state registration document.
• Individuals: ID card copy.
• Foreign companies: documentation of Azerbaijan representation.

3. Choose a registrar

Select among accredited .az registrars. Price differences are minimal – key selection criteria are DNS management quality and customer service.

4. Select term

Minimum 1 year, maximum 10 years. For your brand domain we recommend at least 3-5 years registration – delivers long-term SEO signal.

5. Set up DNS

Point to your hosting. Typically these DNS records are needed:

• A record: main hosting IP.
• CNAME: for www subdomain.
• MX records: for corporate email.
• TXT records: SPF, DKIM, DMARC.

.az domain pricing (2026)

• .az: approximately AZN 50-80 per year.
• .com.az: approximately AZN 50-80 per year.
• .net.az / .org.az: similar pricing.
• Premium .az domains: hundreds to thousands of dollars on secondary market.

SEO impact

.az domain provides advantage in local Azerbaijani rankings. If you're planning international expansion, we recommend also registering .com and keeping side-by-side.

What if my term expires?

30-45 day grace period exists, then redemption phase (high cost), then back to public availability. Auto-renewal prevents accidental loss.

Domain registration with ONE Studio

16+ years managing domains for clients in Azerbaijan and abroad. We don't just register – we include TLD strategy, DNS setup, email configuration, and auto-renewals. Contact us today to check domain availability.