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Pre-order — be first in line

from $345 + $245/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

from $2,745 + $245/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about closest.dot

What date matters most if I want a .PAY name without a trademark for BNPL checkout?

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.

How can I make closest.dot the single source of truth for payments?

Once NicNames owns closest.dot, publish it consistently as the only official payment address and direct customers there from verified channels. A single trusted closest.dot name makes impersonators easier to spot. Begin by securing closest.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run for BNPL checkout?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Should a school use closest.dot for tuition and fees?

Schools can collect tuition, lunch money, and activity fees on closest.dot, giving parents one trusted place to pay. A clear .PAY address cuts down on misdirected payments and support emails. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

As a bank or credit union, how do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

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.