ICP Filing Lookup

Query website ICP filing information including filing number, entity, approval date, etc.

Common Use Cases

  • Verify if a website has completed ICP filing for legal operation
  • Check the filing entity information for business due diligence
  • Confirm domain filing status before deployment
  • Enterprise compliance audits for all domain assets

What is ICP Filing?

ICP filing is required for non-commercial internet information services in mainland China. According to relevant regulations, all websites hosted on Chinese servers must complete ICP filing.

What does filing information include?

  • Filing number (e.g.京ICP备XXXXXXXX号)
  • Organization name
  • Entity type (Enterprise/Individual/Government)
  • Approval date
  • Website name and domain

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to websites without ICP filing?

Websites without ICP filing will be blocked by hosting providers on mainland China servers. Websites using overseas servers are not affected, but may experience slower access speeds and reduced search engine indexing.

Can individuals apply for ICP filing?

Yes. Individuals can file personal blogs, portfolio sites, and other non-commercial websites. However, filed personal sites cannot contain commercial content, and domain suffix options are limited.

What does the filing number format look like?

The format is: Province abbreviation + ICP Bei + number + Hao, e.g., Jing ICP Bei 12345678 Hao. Commercial websites also need an ICP License with format: Province abbreviation + ICP Zheng + number + Hao.

ICP Filing System Overview

The ICP filing system was established in 2000 by MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). Its purpose is to regulate internet information services and maintain network security. All websites using mainland China servers must complete filing.

The filing process typically takes 7-20 business days, including document submission and authority review. Enterprise filing requires business license and legal representative ID; individual filing requires ID card and background photos.