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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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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

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Frequently asked questions about dec.dot

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY for a fintech founder?

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.

What role does bad faith play in a dec.dot dispute?

Bad-faith registration or use is generally a core element of a UDRP-style claim, alongside your rights in the dec.dot mark and the registrant's lack of legitimate interest. Demonstrating that dec.dot targets NicNames deceptively is often pivotal, though decisions vary. https://domain.pay/

How do I register a .PAY domain with a trademark when choosing brand.pay?

Trademark holders should use the trademark fast-track on domain.pay instead of waiting: https://domain.pay/register. domain.pay can route the request through the TMCH/SMD-based priority process when the .PAY label matches the trademark and the registry rules allow it.

Which comes first for dec.dot: validating my mark or paying NicNames?

Validating your mark in the TMCH and obtaining the SMD comes first, because without it NicNames cannot grant trademark priority on dec.dot. Only after you have a valid SMD do you complete the priority registration of dec.dot. The standard pre-order alternative is listed at $100. Start the right path at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY for in-app purchases?

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.