Cabinet Office
If your application is rejected, do not resubmit your original application.
1: When you can you appeal
You can only appeal a rejection for your chosen domain name if the:
- domain fails to meet the choose your .gov.uk domain name rules
- application has been rejected because your organisation already has a third-level .gov.uk domain
2: Contact your registrar to submit an appeal
Provide your registrar with new information on why you think you should have the domain name you originally requested.
Your registrar will submit an appeal on your behalf by emailing appeals@domains.gov.uk.
3: The Naming and Approvals Committee makes a final decision
You may be asked for further information. The Naming and Approvals Committee will make a final decision within 10 working days and the Domains Team will let you know about the outcome.
If you have any questions about the appeal process, email appeals@domains.gov.uk
Last updated 17 June 2024 +show all updates
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Updated to align with the launch of the Get approval to use a .gov.uk service
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The Domain Management team has now moved to the Central Digital and Data Office. This update removes any references to the Government Digital Service (GDS).
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First published.