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Pre-order — be first in line

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

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,040 + $840/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 $3,340 + $840/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about searcher.dot

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for mobile money?

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.

What if my use of searcher.dot isn't payment-related?

Because .PAY is oriented toward payments, a use of searcher.dot unrelated to financial purposes may not align well with the registry's validation expectations. domain.pay can review your intended use and advise whether searcher.dot is a good match. Start a check at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I renew a .PAY domain after registration for a brand-protection manager?

.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.

Is searcher.dot appropriate for a tip or pay-what-you-want page?

Yes. searcher.dot is a clear, friendly address for tips, gratuities, or pay-what-you-want pages where you want people to send money easily. The .PAY suffix tells supporters of searcher.dot exactly what to do. You can set this up after registering at /register.

How do I register a .PAY domain as a startup for a brand-protection manager?

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.

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.