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from $2,800 + $2,800/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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Frequently asked questions about colonels.dot

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for point-of-sale payments for point-of-sale payments?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

Does the TMCH charge me anything to enable an SMD for colonels.dot?

The Trademark Clearinghouse sets its own fees for recording and validating your mark, independent of NicNames's registration pricing for colonels.dot. NicNames's standard pre-order for colonels.dot is listed at $100, separate from any TMCH costs. Plan for both when pursuing priority on colonels.dot. See registrar pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run for payroll disbursements?

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.

Can I recover colonels.dot if it was registered before I had a trademark?

Recovery is harder when colonels.dot was registered before your rights in the colonels.dot mark existed, since bad faith is tied to targeting an established brand. UDRP-style outcomes depend heavily on timing and evidence, so this is general guidance, not a prediction. Securing colonels.dot early is the safer route. https://domain.pay/register

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for crypto payments?

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.

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.