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Frequently asked questions about handling.dot

Why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay for payroll disbursements?

A .PAY pre-order can fail if the name is registered earlier, classified as premium, reserved, blocked, refused by registry policy or lost to another faster submission. Search and order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains, and review its credit/cash-refund options.

Will my SMD file expire before I can register handling.dot?

An SMD file is tied to your active TMCH record and stops being valid if your trademark record lapses or is revoked. To claim handling.dot you need a current, unexpired SMD at the moment of submission. Keep your TMCH record renewed so your right to handling.dot stays enforceable. Register while valid at https://domain.pay/register.

Before choosing loans.pay, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Can I pre-order handling.dot during sunrise as a non-trademark holder?

No. Sunrise submissions for handling.dot require a TMCH-validated trademark and SMD file. As a non-holder, your pre-order targets general availability instead, and domain.pay queues handling.dot for that opening. Start at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, what are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027?

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.

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.