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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about federation.dot

For mobile money, what is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Will domain.pay notify me when federation.dot is registered?

Yes. domain.pay updates your account as your pre-order or priority request for federation.dot progresses, so you know when federation.dot is submitted, registered, or refunded if the attempt fails per the stated policy. Track the status of federation.dot from https://domain.pay/register.

Can .PAY be used for a branded checkout URL for loan repayments?

subscriptions.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

Can NicNames secure federation.dot as a trademark holder?

If NicNames holds a registered trademark for federation.dot, it can typically use a TMCH SMD file to claim federation.dot via trademark-priority registration before general availability. This is a common path for brand protection. domain.pay manages the process; start at https://domain.pay/register.

What does it mean if a .PAY name is premium for mobile money?

A premium .PAY name is a label with an additional registry retail fee set by Amazon Registry Services. Search the exact label at domain.pay to see current premium status and price path: https://domain.pay/domains. Premium status can change the total cost.

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.