6.3. Fast Track

The Fast Track registration process provides a simplified registration path for certain types of URN namespaces. This process is suitable for:

• Organizations with well-defined identifier systems already in place
• Urgent use cases requiring rapid deployment
• Existing identifier schemes with mature management processes

Key features of the Fast Track process:

1. Simplified review: Reduced time requirements for community review
2. Pre-approved categories: Certain categories of namespaces can receive faster approval
3. Fewer documentation requirements: While a complete template is still required, the review process is more streamlined

Fast Track registration must still meet all technical requirements and ensure long-term stability and persistence of the namespace. The main difference is in the speed and depth of the review process, not a reduction in technical standards.

Typical scenarios for Fast Track:

• Migrating existing, widely-used identifier systems to the URN framework
• Official identifier systems of governments or international organizations
• Identifier schemes with international standard support (such as ISBN, ISSN)