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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about chao.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for payroll disbursements?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

What is a registrar lock and should chao.dot have one?

A registrar (transfer) lock prevents chao.dot from being moved without your explicit approval, guarding against hijacking. Keep chao.dot locked except during a deliberate transfer. You can toggle the lock for chao.dot in your account's domain settings.

What does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility for payroll disbursements?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

How does chao.dot support compliance and trust audits?

Demonstrating that NicNames owns the official chao.dot payment name helps satisfy auditors and partners who expect you to control your payment-facing domains. Owning chao.dot provides clear evidence of that control. https://domain.pay/

Can Amazon Registry reserve or block some .PAY names for point-of-sale payments?

The .PAY registry may reserve, block, withhold or later release certain names under its policies. Check your exact label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If the name is unavailable, choose an alternative from the catalog or search another label.

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.