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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 nist.dot

When does the .PAY LRP1 period begin when choosing merchant.pay?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Will pre-ordering nist.dot early improve my chances?

Pre-ordering nist.dot early ensures your request is queued and ready the moment its phase opens, which improves your standing against people who start at the last minute. No registrar guarantees a contested name, but early action helps. Pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

How do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order when choosing secure.pay?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

Does Amazon Registry Services pre-screen who can register nist.dot?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY registry and sets its policies, but registry operation does not automatically reserve nist.dot for NicNames. Trademark holders gain advantage through TMCH priority, not through automatic screening, so you should actively claim nist.dot. https://domain.pay/register

Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1 when choosing donate.pay?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

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.