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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about docents.dot

Are short .PAY names always available?

Short .PAY names are attractive but can be registered, premium, reserved or blocked. Do not assume availability from length alone. Search at domain.pay and verify before building a campaign: https://domain.pay/domains.

Will my docents.dot renewal cost the same as registration?

For standard labels, docents.dot renews at the standard rate each year. If the registry classifies docents.dot as premium, both the first-year and renewal fees are higher and match the premium tier. Check the renewal figure for docents.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As a bank or credit union, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

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 a TMCH SMD file required to pre-order docents.dot?

No — a standard $100 pre-order for docents.dot doesn't require an SMD file. You only need a TMCH SMD if you want trademark priority on docents.dot ahead of general applicants. Choose the right path for docents.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for a donation platform?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

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.