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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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Frequently asked questions about austin.dot

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for point-of-sale payments?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Does Amazon Registry Services pre-screen who can register austin.dot?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY registry and sets its policies, but registry operation does not automatically reserve austin.dot for NicNames. Trademark holders gain advantage through TMCH priority, not through automatic screening, so you should actively claim austin.dot. https://domain.pay/register

For payroll disbursements, would trust.pay work as a payment brand?

trust.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

What is the difference between TMCH and the WHOIS for austin.dot?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse that validates marks and issues SMD files for priority claims on names like austin.dot. WHOIS, by contrast, is the public registration directory that shows who currently holds austin.dot after it is registered. One protects rights pre-launch; the other reports the result. Register austin.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Would trust.pay work as a payment brand for payroll disbursements?

trust.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

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.