Upcoming TLDs / .mark
Can you register a .mark domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .mark would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
The string "MARK" literally refers to a sign, brand, or trademark. In our opinion, the string represents a globally verified, exclusive namespace for validated rights holders.
an action to show or grade something
An ordinary English term for a sign, symbol, identifier, mark, or indication.
Who applied for .mark
Internet DotTrademark Organisation Limited
CN, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Mission and Purpose
Link Freedom Group / LFG
Link Freedom Group Ltd, MT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. This TLD is part of a carefully curated portfolio of strings that LFG intends to pursue in ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD Program. In assembling this portfolio, LFG focused on securing meaningful, memorable, and commercially compelling strings that resonate strongly with end users and offer long-term growth potential.
Corporate Tools Registry
Registered Agents Inc, US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Registered Agents Inc's mission for .mark is to provide a stable, open, general-use namespace for signs, identifiers, projects, creative works, people, organizations, and lawful commercial activity. Intended registrants include individuals, creators, businesses, and organizations seeking a concise online identifier; intended users are those who locate and interact with those registrants online. To carry out this purpose, Registered Agents Inc will distribute registrations through ICANN-accredited registrars under published, non-exclusive policies; support standard registration lifecycles and …
Application RAI2657T-T62805 on ICANN · registeredagentsinc.com
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .mark be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .mark and its registry announces launch dates.