Now that the early registration period has ended and we’ve entered general availability, any licensed CPA or firm can apply for any available .cpa domain, including potentially your firm’s name or a variation of it. While it’s a violation of the .cpa user agreement to register a domain to prevent a competitor from using it, […]
Subject: Application Process
What is the status of my refund?
Refunds may take up to 10 business days to be processed and show up in your account. When you are refunded, you should receive an email confirmation. […]
Why was I not issued the .cpa domain I applied for?
There are a number of potential reasons your application was not issued: Your firm did not meet the registrant eligibility requirement policy (click here to review this policy) The domain you requested did not meet the naming selection policy (click here to review this policy) Geographic location of the firm is outside the United States […]
Can we include geographic and industry terms in our .cpa domain applications?
Yes, however certain geographic and industry terms have been reserved and will not be issued to firms. Some geographic and industry terms may be considered premium and cost more than others. We do encourage you to apply for geographic and industry terms in your domain applications. […]
Will .cpa domains be available to unlicensed US firms?
No. Unlicensed firms are not eligible to apply for a .cpa domain because of state law restrictions relating to “holding out” as a CPA firm. […]
Why aren’t .cpa domain applications from my country eligible?
Currently, .cpa domains are available only to United States, Canada, and Ireland based licensed CPA firms. […]
What can I expect after I have submitted my application?
Once you submit your application you will receive several emails including: Order Confirmation (from CPA.com); Credit Card Receipt (from payment processor Stripe); Email address verification (from our registrar, Encirca). It is very important that you click the link in the Email Verification email to show that you control the email address you provided us. Also, […]
Who is eligible to apply for .cpa domains?
To apply for a .cpa domain, you must either be: (i) a licensed CPA firm with a CPA firm license issued by a state board of accountancy and/or (ii) an individual with a CPA license issued by a state board of accountancy. In most jurisdictions, a firm must have a CPA firm license to hold […]
What is the .cpa refund policy?
A .cpa domain may be refunded only if cancelled within the refund period specified below. Transaction Type Refund Period* New Domain Registration 5 Days Auto-Renewal (one-year) 45 Days Auto-Renewal (multiple-year) 5 Days Manual Renewal 5 Days *You may cancel a domain at any time, but a refund will only be issued if you cancel the […]
Can I purchase more than one domain?
You can purchase as many domains as you like, there is no limit. […]