All TLDs / .verisign

What is .verisign?

The short answer
.verisign is a brand top-level domain, operated by VeriSign, Inc. 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
VeriSign, Inc

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

Is .verisign a real domain extension?

Yes — .verisign 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 .verisign?

.verisign is operated by VeriSign, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .verisign used for?

.verisign is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for VeriSign, Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .verisign domain?

No. .verisign 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.