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Frequently asked questions about efic.dot
For payroll disbursements, when is the .PAY Sunrise period?
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.
How do I submit my SMD file when registering efic.dot?
During the trademark-priority flow for efic.dot, NicNames presents an upload field where you attach the .smd file exported from the Trademark Clearinghouse. The system parses the encoded mark and confirms the efic.dot label matches your validated trademark. Once accepted, your priority claim on efic.dot is queued. Upload it at https://domain.pay/register.
When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain?
Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
Is trademark ownership required to register efic.dot?
Trademark ownership is not required to register efic.dot, but if you hold a registered mark you may qualify for trademark-priority registration through TMCH using your SMD file. This can help you secure efic.dot ahead of general availability. domain.pay supports this at https://domain.pay/register.
Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else for online checkout?
A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.
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.