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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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Frequently asked questions about checks.dot
Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for payroll disbursements?
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.
Can I pre-order checks.dot without paying right away?
To reserve your place in line for checks.dot, the standard pre-order fee of $100 is collected at checkout, and it is refundable if the attempt to register checks.dot fails per the stated policy. This confirms your queued request. Begin checkout for checks.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
Can I use nameservers and DNS like other domains with .PAY for point-of-sale payments?
After registration, plan DNS, SSL, redirects, security monitoring and payment-page controls as you would for a production domain. Start by securing the .PAY name through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. A domain alone does not make a checkout secure.
Is checks.dot guaranteed if I'm the only pre-order?
Being the sole pre-order improves your odds for checks.dot, but the registry's launch rules and checks.dot's classification by Amazon Registry Services still govern allocation, so it's not guaranteed. A failed attempt is refundable per policy. Pre-order checks.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
How do I register tap.pay if it matches my trademark for fraud prevention?
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.
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.