All TLDs / .aarp

What is .aarp?

The short answer
.aarp is a brand top-level domain, operated by AARP. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
AARP

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .aarp a real domain extension?

Yes — .aarp is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .aarp?

.aarp is operated by AARP, per the IANA root database.

What is .aarp used for?

.aarp is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for AARP and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .aarp domain?

No. .aarp is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.