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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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Frequently asked questions about lightstar.dot

For loan repayments, can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day?

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.

How do I submit my SMD file when registering lightstar.dot?

During the trademark-priority flow for lightstar.dot, NicNames presents an upload field where you attach the .smd file exported from the Trademark Clearinghouse. The system parses the encoded mark and confirms the lightstar.dot label matches your validated trademark. Once accepted, your priority claim on lightstar.dot is queued. Upload it at https://domain.pay/register.

When is the .PAY Sunrise period for a donation platform?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

Can I cancel my lightstar.dot pre-order and get my money back?

You can cancel a pending lightstar.dot pre-order before it is submitted, and if the attempt later fails it is refundable under our stated policy. Once lightstar.dot is successfully registered, it is generally non-refundable. See cancellation terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For BNPL checkout, how can a marketplace use a .PAY domain?

A marketplace can use .PAY for seller payouts, buyer checkout, escrow, billing or payment support flows. Generate and verify names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Choose a label that customers will recognize as official and safe.

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.