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from $940 + $840/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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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 localization.dot

For payroll disbursements, where do I enter the .PAY label I want to check?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Is localization.dot worth pre-ordering if its status is uncertain?

Because a $100 pre-order is refundable per policy when it fails, queueing localization.dot carries limited downside even if localization.dot's status is uncertain, while waiting risks losing it. The registry's classification ultimately decides the outcome. Pre-order localization.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

What if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY for a brand-protection manager?

.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.

Can I check whether localization.dot matches a recorded trademark before I order?

Yes. Looking up localization.dot through NicNames surfaces its phase and whether trademark-priority claims apply to the localization.dot string. This helps you decide between a priority claim with an SMD or a standard pre-order for localization.dot. Run the lookup before ordering at https://domain.pay/domains.

How much does it cost to pre-order a .PAY domain for a brand-protection manager?

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.