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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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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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Frequently asked questions about fdp.dot

Will I need accurate contact details for a .PAY registration for fraud prevention?

Yes. Registry policy requires complete, accurate and current registration data. Use domain.pay for the registration path and keep your contact details up to date: https://domain.pay/register. Inaccurate data can create compliance and communication problems.

Can I transfer fdp.dot pricing to another name if it fails?

No. If fdp.dot fails to register, the attempt is refunded under our stated policy rather than transferred, and any other name is priced separately by its own registry tier. You would place a fresh pre-order for a different fdp.dot. Read the policy at https://domain.pay/pricing.

When is the .PAY Sunrise period when choosing merchant.pay?

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. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.

What information is encoded inside the SMD I use for fdp.dot?

The SMD you use for fdp.dot encodes your validated mark text matching the fdp.dot string, associated dates, and a cryptographic signature from the TMCH. NicNames reads this to confirm your priority eligibility for fdp.dot. You never edit the file; you simply submit it. Upload it at https://domain.pay/register.

What happens if another trademark holder already registered my .PAY idea for an event ticketing business?

Use domain.pay to search the live label and review already-registered .PAY examples: https://domain.pay/domains. If your first choice is already registered or not available, domain.pay can help you browse alternatives or pre-order a different name.

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.