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Pre-order — be first in line

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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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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 $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about dacs.dot

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for a regional bank?

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.

How is dacs.dot pricing different from a regular .com?

Unlike a typical low-cost .com, dacs.dot is a .PAY name operated by Amazon Registry Services, with a $100 standard rate and possible premium tiers for dacs.dot. The pricing reflects the specialized payments-focused namespace. Compare the .PAY rate for dacs.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders for online checkout?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

Are vending or kiosk payments a use case for dacs.dot?

Unattended kiosks can show dacs.dot as a tap-to-pay fallback when hardware fails or for app-free purchases. The short address is easy to read off a small screen. Reserve the name at https://domain.pay/register.

Where do I start if I need brand-protection help for .PAY for donation payments?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

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.