To know if a domain name is available for registration, you need to perform a Check Availability query.
Interpreting the results of the Check Availability Report:
| Status | Meaning |
| is available | The domain name is available in this particular extension |
| is not available | The domain name is not available in this particular extension |
| invalid domain name | The domain name contains invalid characters or invalid number of characters |
| status unknown | There is a loss of connectivity with the Registry of this particular extension |