What is .llc?
.llc entered the DNS root zone on February 22, 2018, 8 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
On the technical side, .llc is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .llc, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.llc FAQ
What does .llc mean?
.llc is a generic top-level domain named for the word "llc", and it's aimed at business & professional. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .llc used for?
.llc is mostly used for business & professional. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .llc?
None. .llc is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .llc domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .llc as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .llc created?
.llc was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 22, 2018.
Is .llc a valid domain?
Yes. .llc is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2018, so .llc addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .llc domain?
.llc names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .llc DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .llc.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
