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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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/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 port.dot

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for a retail brand?

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.

How does NicNames verify my SMD signature for port.dot?

NicNames checks the cryptographic signature embedded in your SMD against the Trademark Clearinghouse's trust chain before granting priority on port.dot. If the signature and mark match the port.dot string, the claim proceeds. A broken or mismatched signature blocks priority on port.dot. Submit a valid file at https://domain.pay/register.

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for a fintech founder?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Are sunrise claims for port.dot more expensive than standard pre-orders?

Trademark-priority (sunrise-style) registration of port.dot requires a valid TMCH SMD and follows NicNames's published pricing, while a standard pre-order for port.dot is listed at $100. Priority pricing reflects the validated-rights path. Always check current figures rather than assuming. See the breakdown at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For loan repayments, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

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.