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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 dod.dot

Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1 for online checkout?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

Can a foreign company register dod.dot?

Foreign and international companies can typically register dod.dot, as .PAY does not generally restrict by country of incorporation. Local financial regulation may still apply to how you operate payments. domain.pay can confirm current eligibility for your jurisdiction at https://domain.pay/register.

When is the .PAY Sunrise period for payroll disbursements?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

Why does the registry control when dod.dot can be registered?

dod.dot can only be registered when Amazon Registry Services, the operator of .PAY, opens dod.dot in a launch phase such as Sunrise, priority, or general availability. domain.pay queues your request to match that schedule. Pre-order dod.dot so you are ready at https://domain.pay/register.

What is a .PAY domain and why does it matter for payroll disbursements?

For payroll disbursements, .PAY can be a strong payment-specific brand signal. It does not replace compliance, security or a trusted checkout flow, but it can make the URL purpose obvious. Start with an availability check on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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.