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from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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Frequently asked questions about artfx.dot

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY for cross-border payments?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

Can I pre-order artfx.dot during sunrise as a non-trademark holder?

No. Sunrise submissions for artfx.dot require a TMCH-validated trademark and SMD file. As a non-holder, your pre-order targets general availability instead, and domain.pay queues artfx.dot for that opening. Start at https://domain.pay/register.

What should I know about Amazon Registry and .PAY before registering for fraud prevention?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. A retail brand can search, pre-order or start a trademark-priority route through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay is the customer-facing place to act, while registry rules still control availability and eligibility.

Does NicNames accept SMD files from any TMCH-accredited provider for artfx.dot?

NicNames accepts the standard SMD file issued through the Trademark Clearinghouse, regardless of which accredited agent helped you record the mark, for claiming artfx.dot. What matters is a valid, matching SMD for the artfx.dot string. The issuing path does not change acceptance for artfx.dot. Upload yours at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal for a regional bank?

Yes. .PAY can fit invoice-payment portals because it tells customers the link is about paying. Search options such as brand-specific or invoice-related labels on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Confirm availability and premium status before adding the URL to invoices.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.