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Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

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.

Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today

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

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about sam.dot

What should I know about Amazon Registry and .PAY before registering for a travel booking brand?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. A travel booking brand can search, pre-order or start a trademark-priority route through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay is the customer-facing place to act, while registry rules still control availability and eligibility.

Are reserved names like sam.dot ever sold separately?

Reserved labels are withheld by Amazon Registry Services and aren't generally sold; whether sam.dot could ever be released depends entirely on registry policy. We don't bypass reservations. Since registry status can change, re-check sam.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.

Can I reserve payroll.pay before broader registration opens for a bank or credit union?

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.

Can I use sam.dot with a headless or Jamstack frontend?

Absolutely. Point sam.dot at your static/CDN host or edge platform, add sam.dot as the custom domain, and let it provision SSL. Jamstack deployments treat sam.dot like any custom domain, serving prebuilt pages fast worldwide. Connect sam.dot per your platform's docs.

Can I renew a .PAY domain after registration for a donation platform?

.PAY names can be renewed through the registrar path if registry and registrar rules are met and renewal fees are paid. domain.pay explains the customer registration route here: https://domain.pay/register. Keep contact details current to avoid lifecycle problems.

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.