What is .tattoo?
.tattoo is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as November 14, 2013, long before the 2012 expansion.
Registry Services, LLC operates a large portfolio of 36 TLDs, including .abogado, .beer, .biz, .blackfriday and .boston.
On the technical side, .tattoo is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .tattoo, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.tattoo).
Same registry, other endings
35 other TLDs share this operator.
.tattoo FAQ
What does .tattoo mean?
.tattoo is a generic top-level domain named for the word "tattoo", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .tattoo used for?
.tattoo is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .tattoo?
None. .tattoo is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .tattoo domain extension?
Registry Services, LLC operates .tattoo as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .tattoo created?
.tattoo was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 14, 2013.
Is .tattoo a valid domain?
Yes. .tattoo is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .tattoo addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .tattoo domain?
.tattoo names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Registry Services, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .tattoo DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .tattoo.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed July 18, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
