Title: Fix “Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type” Error in ccTLD Registration  
PrimaryCategory: Domain Names  
Type: Informational  
Tags: ccTLD, contact_validation, registration_error, invalid_contact, country_specific_contacts  
Source UI Terms: Supersite, API, General Contact, Orderbox  
Source Reference: Fix “Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type” Error in ccTLD Registration  

Key Info:  
When registering a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) such as .CO, .CA, or .ES, you may encounter the error &quot;Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type.&quot; This error indicates that an invalid contact type, typically a General Contact, was used for the registration. ccTLDs require contacts that are specific to the country associated with the domain.

The error can appear in different formats depending on the registration method:  
- Via Orderbox or Supersite: `Invalid domainName For Given ContactType`  
- Via API: `statuserrorerrorInvalid domainName For Given ContactType`

For example, when registering a .CO domain:  
- You must create and assign contacts specific to .CO domains.  
- Using a General Contact causes the &quot;Invalid domainName For Given ContactType&quot; error.

General Contacts are intended only for generic top-level domains (gTLDs), not ccTLDs.

Note:  
When creating country-specific contacts:  
- Ensure the Zip code or Postal code is correct.  
- The telephone number must include the appropriate country code and be valid.

Summary:  
The &quot;Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type&quot; error occurs because ccTLDs require country-specific contacts, not general contacts, with correct postal codes and telephone formats.

Evaluation Pairs:  
Q: Why am I getting the &quot;Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type&quot; error when registering a ccTLD?  
A: Because you used a General Contact instead of a country-specific contact required for ccTLD registration.  

Q: What must I ensure when creating contacts for ccTLD registration?  
A: The contact must be specific to the ccTLD’s country, with correct postal codes and valid telephone numbers including country codes.  

Q: Can I use the same contact for gTLDs and ccTLDs?  
A: No, General Contacts are for gTLDs only; ccTLDs need country-specific contacts.

When domain registration fails with an “Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type” error. This article explains the contact validation rules required for certain country-code domains. If you place a ccTLD registration (.CO, .CA, .ES etc) via the Supersite or API &amp; get the following error: Invalid domain name For Given ContactType, it means that you have used an invalid contact (General Contact) while registering the ccTLD.
ccTLDs must be associated with country-specific contacts only.  
<pre class="ckeditor_codeblock">Error format:

Via Orderbox/ Supersite: error: Invalid domainName For Given ContactType

Via API: hashtable: statuserrorerrorInvalid domainName For Given ContactType</pre>
 For Example - While registering a .CO domain:
<ul><li>you need to create &amp; assign .CO contacts.</li><li>If you use a General Contact, then you will face the error: Invalid domainName For Given ContactType</li></ul>
 
General contacts are meant for gTLDs, not ccTLDs.  
<pre class="ckeditor_codeblock">Note

While creating country specific contacts, please make sure that the Zip code/Postal code is correct. 

The Telephone number must have the correct country code &amp; it must be valid.</pre>

When domain registration fails with an “Invalid Domain Name for Contact Type” error. This article explains the contact validation rules required for certain country-code domains.