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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 gov.dot
For mobile money, who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period?
During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.
How do I renew gov.dot and keep eligibility?
You keep gov.dot active by renewing on time and maintaining accurate registrant data consistent with .PAY expectations. The registry's payment-related framing continues to apply across renewals. domain.pay manages renewals for you; see terms and pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.
Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order when choosing link.pay?
domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.
Can I see alternatives if gov.dot is unavailable?
Yes — when gov.dot is taken, reserved, or blocked, the lookup surfaces close alternatives to gov.dot you can register instead. It's a quick way to find an open name. Search gov.dot and view suggestions at https://domain.pay/domains.
Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for payroll disbursements for a remittance app?
Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.
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.