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What language must be used for submitting an application?

What language must be used for submitting an application?

All application materials must be submitted in English. In some cases, a question may indicate that another language can be used.

Application Submission FAQs Individual Questions

Application Submission FAQs
Can applicants apply for any gTLD string?
Are there any restrictions on what types of entities may apply for a gTLD string?
What if an applicant is based in a sanctioned country but not on the SDN List?
When is the application period open?
Will applications be accepted after that time?
When must the application fee be paid?
How are applications submitted?
Are there instructions for using TAMS?
Can a third party submit an application via TAMS on behalf of the applying entity?
What language must be used for submitting an application?
Can supporting documents be provided in another language?
What does each application include?
What information must be included in the application?
Which application questions are required and which are optional?
Can applicants submit multiple applications?
What are replacement strings?
How are applied-for gTLD strings validated pre-submission?
Must applicants select a Registry Service Provider (RSP) during application submission?
Can applications be modified after submission?
What happens once the application submission period closes?
Who can an applicant contact with questions about the New gTLD Program?
How should questions about a specific application be submitted?
How does ICANN ensure accountability and transparency of the New gTLD Program?
What are pre-submission string validations?
What happens if a string is on the Blocked Names list?
What happens if a string is on the Reserved Names list?
What is the DNS Stability Review?
What are the technical requirements for an applied-for string?
Can a string be in scripts unsupported by the RZ-LGR?
How can applicants check which variant strings are allocatable?
What happens if a string fails the pre-submission string validations?
Is there a way to challenge the results of pre-submission validations?
What issues can be challenged with respect to pre-submission validations?
How long does it take to receive a decision on a challenge to pre-submission validations?

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