registrant

A registrant is a person or organization that records information to obtain or hold a registered status for a service, asset, or program. The term is used across domains such as internet domains, trademarks, events, and government or private registries. In many contexts the registrant is the legal owner or principal responsible for the registered item and for keeping registration data current; the registrant may be distinct from a user, beneficiary, or administrative contact.

In domain name administration, the registrant is the holder listed in the registration record, often in a WHOIS entry. The registrant bears responsibility for renewal, payment of fees, and authorization of transfers. While administrative and technical contacts may exist, the registrant is the primary point of accountability for the domain.

In intellectual property, the registrant is the holder of the registered rights (for example, a trademark). Registration confers certain rights and obligations, and ownership can be transferred through formal filings and documentation.

For events or programs, a registrant is the person or organization that signs up to participate or to sponsor. Registration collects contact details, sometimes payment information and preferences; data handling is subject to applicable privacy laws and terms of service. Registrants should ensure accuracy and comply with requirements to maintain eligibility and rights associated with the registration.