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Frequently asked questions about sheepskin.dot

For payroll disbursements, where do I enter the .PAY label I want to check?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

What makes sheepskin.dot eligible for priority but not a generic descriptive term?

sheepskin.dot is eligible for priority only when a validated TMCH mark matches its sheepskin.dot string; a generic descriptive term usually cannot be registered or validated as a trademark, so it yields no SMD. The eligibility test is a real, matching mark for sheepskin.dot. Without one, use the pre-order route at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is a payment gateway business eligible for .PAY in the LRP for an event ticketing business?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

Who is best positioned to claim sheepskin.dot during launch?

Verified holders of the sheepskin.dot trademark, using TMCH-issued SMD files in priority phases, are best positioned to claim sheepskin.dot at launch. If you do not hold a recorded mark, a $100 refundable pre-order is the next-best path for NicNames. https://domain.pay/register

What is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

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.