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Pre-order — be first in line

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.

Pre-order now

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

Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today

Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

Continue with my SMD

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about authorize.dot

As a crypto or DeFi product, is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

What is an SMD file and why does authorize.dot need it for sunrise?

An SMD (Signed Mark Data) file is the cryptographic proof of a TMCH-validated trademark required to register authorize.dot during sunrise. Without it, the registry rejects sunrise applications. domain.pay uses your SMD to submit authorize.dot, as explained at https://domain.pay/register.

How do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order for a bank or credit union?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

Can holding authorize.dot prevent affiliate or partner impersonation?

Owning authorize.dot ensures only NicNames controls the official authorize.dot payment address, so rogue affiliates or fake partners cannot pose as the genuine payment endpoint. Clear ownership makes unauthorized payment pages easier to flag. https://domain.pay/register

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for fraud prevention?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.