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from $10,500 + $10,500/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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I have a TMCH SMD file

from $10,700 + $10,500/yr renewal

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 lightning.dot

Can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration for payroll disbursements?

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 claim multiple .PAY domains with one SMD if lightning.dot is among them?

Each SMD is bound to a specific validated mark, so it can support a priority claim for lightning.dot where the lightning.dot string matches that mark. Different domains tied to different strings need their own matching SMDs. Use the right SMD for lightning.dot when you register. Browse names at https://domain.pay/domains.

Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission?

If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.

Can I get a partial refund on lightning.dot after registration?

Partial refunds are not offered once lightning.dot is successfully registered, because the registry has allocated and charged for the full annual term. Refunds apply only to failed pre-order attempts on lightning.dot under our stated policy. Read the terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What is the quickest path to secure a .PAY domain for an event ticketing business for loan repayments?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.