Latvia ccTLD
Register a .lv domain
Register a .lv domain, administered since 1993 by the University of Latvia's own network division. NIC.LV, part of the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Latvia, has run this namespace for over three decades — an academic registry rather than a commercial operator, and open to registrants worldwide.
$25.00/yr
Currently renews at $25.00/year. Minimum 1-year registration: $25.00 before tax.
Privacy free
Who picks .lv?
- Businesses opening a real presence in Latvia or the Baltic market
- Latvian expats and diaspora sites wanting a home-country identity
- Companies serving Baltic-region customers who want a local trust signal in the URL
What it signals
For Baltic shoppers, .lv reads as a company actually committed to the Latvian market or the wider region — not a generic global brand that happened to grab a vanity extension.
Pros
- Run by a stable, academic national registry (NIC.LV) with an unbroken track record since 1993
- Latvian diacritical characters are supported if you want a genuinely native-language domain
- Free WHOIS privacy from modusdom wherever the registry permits it
- Current registration and renewal rates are shown separately below; rates can change
Watch-outs
- Current registration and renewal rates are shown separately below; rates can change
Examples of .lv domains in the wild
Common questions about .lv domains
How much does a .lv domain cost?
Standard registration is currently $25.00 per year. The minimum registration term is 1 year(s), totaling $25.00 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.
What is the renewal price for a .lv domain?
The current standard renewal rate is $25.00 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .lv domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .lv domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .lv domain to Modusdom?
Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.
Is a .lv domain right for my business?
For Baltic shoppers, .lv reads as a company actually committed to the Latvian market or the wider region — not a generic global brand that happened to grab a vanity extension. It is a strong fit for: Businesses opening a real presence in Latvia or the Baltic market; Latvian expats and diaspora sites wanting a home-country identity; Companies serving Baltic-region customers who want a local trust signal in the URL.