.merck domain lookup
Generic top-level extension (gTLD).
Technical details
- Type
- gTLD
- Registry
- Merck Registry Holdings, Inc.
- WHOIS server (port 43)
- whois.nic.merck
- RDAP endpoint
- https://rdap-merck.dns.business/rdap/
- IANA record last changed
- Apr 18, 2026
IANA data: Oct 6, 2026
What does the registry publish?
There is no sample record yet that shows which fields this registry publishes.
What happens when a domain expires?
ICANN rules apply to gTLDs: after expiry there is a 0–45 day renewal grace period depending on the registrar, then a 30-day redemption period and a 5-day pending delete period; after that the name is released.
Questions about .merck
›What is the .merck whois server?
The port 43 WHOIS server for .merck is whois.nic.merck.
›Does .merck support RDAP?
Yes. RDAP endpoint: https://rdap-merck.dns.business/rdap/
›How do I find when a .merck domain expires?
Type the domain in the box above; if the registry publishes the expiry date, the whois card shows it along with the days left.
›Can I see who owns a .merck domain?
That depends on the registry's policy. Redacted fields are marked as such in the lookup result.