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

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Frequently asked questions about chel.dot

For loan repayments, does .PAY require payment-related use after registration?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

Can two parties claim chel.dot at the same time?

Yes, chel.dot can be contested when multiple parties seek it at general availability, which is why first-day pre-orders matter. If a contested attempt fails, your pre-order is refundable per policy. domain.pay explains how contested names resolve at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For online checkout, can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Does chel.dot get a trademark claims notice during registration?

When a name like chel.dot matches a TMCH-recorded mark, registrants attempting it can receive a trademark claims notice flagging the existing rights. This warns non-owners before they proceed with chel.dot. The mechanism relies on the same TMCH data behind SMD priority. Learn more and register at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for loan repayments?

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.