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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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.
You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.
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Frequently asked questions about clearance.dot
Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order for digital wallets?
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's the first step to secure clearance.dot today?
The first step is a live lookup of clearance.dot at https://domain.pay/domains to see whether clearance.dot is available, premium, reserved, or taken. From there you can pre-order or register depending on the result. Since registry status can change, re-check clearance.dot as you go.
Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for online checkout?
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.
Is clearance.dot reserved for large enterprises?
clearance.dot is not reserved exclusively for large enterprises; small businesses, startups, and individuals with payment-related use may also qualify. The .PAY registry generally validates use rather than company size. domain.pay can register clearance.dot regardless of your scale at https://domain.pay/register.
When is broader .PAY public registration expected for an event ticketing business?
Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.
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.