Obtaining a Root OID from an ISO Name Registration Authority

The preferred means for obtaining a root Object Identifier is to request one from an International Standards Organization (ISO) Name Registration Authority. This is a one-time action; once you have obtained a root OID the OID space it defines is yours and you can administer it yourself.

There is usually a fee associated with registering an organization name and receiving a root OID. Fees and registration policies vary by country. In the United States, the ISO NRA is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Information on the ANSI registration procedure and fee schedule can be found at http://web.ansi.org/public/services/reg_org.html. The ISO maintains a list of member organizations at http://www.iso.ch/addresse/membodies.html. If you are outside the United States you should contact the ISO member organization for your country for name registration information.