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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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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 merlyn.dot

Before choosing tap.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.

When is a UDRP-style dispute the right path for merlyn.dot?

A UDRP-style dispute is generally appropriate when someone has already registered merlyn.dot in bad faith and you hold rights in the merlyn.dot mark. It is a recovery tool rather than a first step, and outcomes are never guaranteed. Where possible, register merlyn.dot proactively to avoid disputes altogether. https://domain.pay/register

Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for payroll disbursements?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

How does first-day pre-order differ from trademark priority for merlyn.dot?

Trademark priority lets a validated TMCH mark holder claim merlyn.dot first using an SMD file, before anyone else. First-day pre-order is the next opportunity, open to those without a trademark, listed at $100 for merlyn.dot. Priority always ranks ahead of pre-order. Compare both paths at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For BNPL checkout, can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline?

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.

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.