A .cl domain costs CLP 9,990 a year at NIC Chile, the official registry for Chile's extension, and the fee is VAT-exempt, according to the rate table in force since November 1, 2023. It can be registered or renewed for one to ten years, at CLP 9,990 per year: ten years cost CLP 99,900. Transferring a domain from another registrar costs the same as one year, CLP 9,990, and requesting the revocation of a domain registered by someone else costs CLP 46,000.
The .cl extension is at its peak in number of registrations: according to NIC Chile's monthly statistics, there were 788,907 active .cl domains in October 2026, the highest figure since the series began in 1997. This guide explains how much a .cl domain costs, how to buy one and which rules to know.
View the data as a table
| Price per year | CLP 9,990 |
| Price for 10 years | CLP 99,900 |
| Domain revocation request | CLP 46,000 |
| Active .cl domains | 788,907 |
How much a .cl domain costs in 2026
The rate is linear: there is no discount for paying several years, but doing so protects against forgetting a renewal. These are the official prices:
| Years of coverage | Price (VAT-exempt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CLP 9,990 |
| 2 | CLP 19,980 |
| 3 | CLP 29,970 |
| 4 | CLP 39,960 |
| 5 | CLP 49,950 |
| 6 | CLP 59,940 |
| 7 | CLP 69,930 |
| 8 | CLP 79,920 |
| 9 | CLP 89,910 |
| 10 | CLP 99,900 |
| Other service | Price (VAT-exempt) |
|---|---|
| Domain transfer from another registrar | CLP 9,990 |
| Domain revocation request | CLP 46,000 |
Source: NIC Chile, rates in force since November 1, 2023, accessed November 10, 2026. NIC Chile also publishes a dollar rate table for people paying from abroad. If the domain is bought through a registrar or a hosting company, the final price may include other services, so it is worth comparing with the official rate.
How to buy a .cl domain step by step
The process is done online on the website of NIC Chile, run by the University of Chile's Computer Science Department under delegation from IANA, according to its regulations:
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Search | Check on nic.cl that the name is available. Only free names can be registered. |
| 2. Create an account | Sign up as a user on the NIC Chile website. |
| 3. Enter the details | The holder (individual or company) and an administrative contact, which is mandatory and represents the holder. |
| 4. Choose the term | 1 to 10 years, at CLP 9,990 per year. |
| 5. Pay | With international credit cards, PayPal balance, department store cards or bank transfer. |
| 6. Configure | Point the domain to the DNS servers of the hosting or email provider. |
Sources: NIC Chile's regulations, FAQ and payment methods page. Under the rules, a registration is validly filed once payment is recorded; from then on, NIC Chile activates the domain and lists it among "registered domains" for 30 calendar days, during which a third party may request its revocation.
Who can own a .cl domain and what the rules are
Under item 7 of the regulations, a .cl domain may be held by "any natural or legal person, Chilean or foreign"; NIC Chile reserves the right to request proof of the holder's identity. Registrants declare they act in good faith without infringing third-party rights, and accept that NIC Chile may suspend the domain if it is used for phishing, malware or other abuse.
| Rule | What NIC Chile's regulations say |
|---|---|
| Holders | Individuals or companies, Chilean or foreign |
| Administrative contact | Mandatory; represents the holder, including in disputes |
| Data | Must be complete and accurate; otherwise the domain can be deleted |
| Renewal | If not renewed, the domain is deleted |
| Change of holder | By assignment, inheritance or court order |
| Disputes | Revocation within 30 days of publication, before arbitrators |
Source: NIC Chile regulations. A domain is not the same as a registered trademark: trademarks are registered with the National Institute of Industrial Property (Inapi), and one does not guarantee the other.
How many .cl domains there are: the series since 1997
.cl domains grew steadily until 2021, reaching 736,931 in October, after a jump of nearly 80,000 domains in 2020 alone. They then fell for three years, to 701,651 in October 2024, and rose again: in October 2026 they totaled 788,907, 68,122 more than a year earlier.
View the data as a table
| .cl domains | |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 906 |
| 1998 | 4,565 |
| 1999 | 12,533 |
| 2000 | 42,514 |
| 2001 | 69,367 |
| 2002 | 80,290 |
| 2003 | 94,202 |
| 2004 | 112,101 |
| 2005 | 136,078 |
| 2006 | 163,825 |
| 2007 | 192,882 |
| 2008 | 227,486 |
| 2009 | 263,514 |
| 2010 | 299,463 |
| 2011 | 357,946 |
| 2012 | 395,052 |
| 2013 | 444,960 |
| 2014 | 471,540 |
| 2015 | 490,557 |
| 2016 | 524,486 |
| 2017 | 547,229 |
| 2018 | 573,466 |
| 2019 | 593,291 |
| 2020 | 673,055 |
| 2021 | 736,931 |
| 2022 | 722,882 |
| 2023 | 706,867 |
| 2024 | 701,651 |
| 2025 | 720,785 |
| 2026 | 788,907 |
| Year (October) | .cl domains |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 42,514 |
| 2005 | 136,078 |
| 2010 | 299,463 |
| 2015 | 490,557 |
| 2020 | 673,055 |
| 2021 | 736,931 |
| 2022 | 722,882 |
| 2023 | 706,867 |
| 2024 | 701,651 |
| 2025 | 720,785 |
| 2026 | 788,907 |
Source: NIC Chile, monthly .CL domain statistics. The 2022-2024 decline coincides with the end of the pandemic registration boom; NIC Chile does not attribute causes in its statistics.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a .cl domain cost per year?
CLP 9,990, VAT-exempt, at NIC Chile. Ten years cost CLP 99,900.
Do I need a Chilean tax ID (RUT) to buy a .cl domain?
No. The regulations allow any individual or company, Chilean or foreign, to be a holder; NIC Chile may request information to verify identity.
How long does activation take?
NIC Chile activates the domain once payment of the fee is recorded.
What happens if I do not renew my .cl domain?
It is deleted for non-renewal and becomes available for someone else to register.
How many .cl domains are there?
788,907 in October 2026, according to NIC Chile statistics.
