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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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Frequently asked questions about houghton.dot

What if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY for a donation platform?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

What is the difference between a registrar and the registry for houghton.dot?

The registry, Amazon Registry Services, runs .PAY and sets houghton.dot's premium, reserved, or blocked status; domain.pay is the registrar where you actually look up and register houghton.dot. You interact with us, but the registry sets the rules. Check houghton.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for mobile money?

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.

Why should my brand secure houghton.dot before anyone else does?

Securing houghton.dot early prevents a third party from registering your brand on a payment-purpose TLD where impersonation carries extra risk. .PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, and once a name is taken you may be left pursuing a dispute instead of simply owning it. Pre-order houghton.dot to keep control in your hands. https://domain.pay/register

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover for payroll disbursements?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

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.