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from $345 + $245/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about checkerboard.dot

How do I register tap.pay if it matches my trademark for a crypto or DeFi product?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

How much does it cost in total to register checkerboard.dot?

The standard pre-order for checkerboard.dot is listed at $100, and trademark-priority registrations may carry different fees set around the registry's rules. The exact total for checkerboard.dot, including any renewal terms, appears at checkout. See the full pricing for checkerboard.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can Amazon Registry reserve or block some .PAY names for a bank or credit union?

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.

What is an SMD file and do I need one for checkerboard.dot?

A Signed Mark Data (SMD) file is the cryptographic proof issued by the Trademark Clearinghouse that you own a registered mark, and it lets you claim checkerboard.dot during sunrise. You only need it if checkerboard.dot corresponds to your trademark and you want priority. Otherwise a standard pre-order for checkerboard.dot is enough.

For point-of-sale payments, is a payment gateway business eligible for .PAY in the LRP?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

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.