Accreditation of Registrars - Afnic

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GUIDE TO THE ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE4B. Review of the applicationThe application is reviewed in two phases: Phase one: the application is checked for proper form. Phase two: the application content is analysed.1. CHECK FOR PROPER FORMUpon receiving the application, Afnic checks that : The Accreditation Application Package is entirely filled in and signed, The Registrar identification form is entirely filled in and signed (the Registrars mustattach payment of the flat fee to their application and a certificate of incorporationor equivalent document proving their business activity), The cover letter outlining the reasons your organisation is applying for Afnicaccreditation is included, All documents that back or detail application answers are attached.After receiving the application for accreditation, Afnic contacts the applicant by e-mail atthe e-mail address provided in the application for accreditation for one of the followingpurposes, depending on which case applies:• Inform the applicant that the application is incomplete and ask them toprovided additional items. The application package including the specifieditems must be sent within 15 calendar days. It is very important to includethe application number found in the e-mail from Afnic requesting additionalinformation.• Inform the applicant that the application is complete and sendacknowledgement of receipt within 8 calendar days. Afnic starts theanalysis of content as soon as possible.• Send the applicant codes required for technical tests on the test bench.The Registrar then has 30 calendar days to perform the tests and send theresults to accreditation@afnic.fr.Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération | www.afnic.fr | contact@afnic.frTwitter: @AFNIC | Facebook: afnic.fr
GUIDE TO THE ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE5Technical tests required :• Provide a domain name for which both server names comply with ZoneCheck• Create a domain name and a contact (your choice of interface)• Perform an administrative and technical modification (your choice of interface)Afnic starts the analysis of content as soon as possible.2. ANALYSIS OF CONTENTThe criteria the Registrar must meet to obtain accreditation are defined by The FrenchElectronic Communications and Telecommunications Act.The Registrar applying for Afnic accreditation must demonstrate that it :1. Manages the principles and operating procedures for the domain namesystem,2. Manages the equipment and technical rules needed to register domainnames with the registry,3. Has set up a verification procedure for identification data provided by domainname applicants so that it may answer any questions of the Registry,4. Has the required human and technical resources to ensure the updating ofany administrative and technical data provided by domain name applicants foridentification purposes,5. Has the required computer equipment and software to ensure the security ofpersonal data provided by domain name applicants, and safeguards thesedata in compliance with the requirements of French Law 78-17 of 6 January1978,6. Provides suitable conditions for contact with the public.Upon receiving the complete application, Afnic examines the application for accreditation.The analysis is performed by the Customer Service department.The Customer Service department must ensure that the minimum requirements explicitlyidentified throughout the questionnaire are correctly handled by the Registrar.It must also read the explanations and diagrams attached to the questionnaire, and assessAssociation Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération | www.afnic.fr | contact@afnic.frTwitter: @AFNIC | Facebook: afnic.fr
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