.tr domains: lookup and rules in the TRABIS era
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Whois for com.tr, org.tr and bare .tr: what TRABIS is, the end of the paperwork requirement, why individual records are hidden, and why the output looks different.
The TRABIS era
Since 2022 the .tr registry is TRABIS (under Türkiye's telecom authority BTK; previously METU's "nic.tr" ran it). The biggest change: the trademark/paperwork requirement for com.tr was dropped in favour of first-come-first-served, and bare .tr registrations opened gradually. Guides written before 2022 claiming "documents required" are now largely outdated.
Why .tr whois output looks different
TRABIS formats whois differently from gTLDs: dates come as "Created on……", registrant details arrive in a block, and individual registrations are hidden with "Hidden upon user request". Our tool recognises this format specifically: it parses the dates correctly, marks hidden fields as such, and turns the nameserver block into a card.
Practical notes
Three practical facts for .tr: registration goes only through TRABIS-accredited local registrars (the "Organization Name" line in whois shows which); transfer and renewal rules can differ from gTLD habits; and if a com.tr shows as available it genuinely can be registered — the old "free but unregistrable" paperwork-era situation is now the exception.
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Query with WhoisFrequently asked questions
Do I still need a trademark to register com.tr?
No; with TRABIS, com.tr moved to first-come-first-served with no documents. Only special categories (gov.tr, edu.tr, bel.tr and similar) still have rules and paperwork.
Why does .tr whois show no owner information at all?
TRABIS hides individual registrants' details by default ("Hidden upon user request"). For corporate registrations the organisation name is usually visible.