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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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Frequently asked questions about smile.dot

Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1 for online checkout?

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.

Which phase is right for me to get smile.dot?

If you own a trademark matching the label, sunrise is your phase for smile.dot; if not, general availability is. domain.pay can guide either path and queue smile.dot accordingly. Begin by choosing your route at https://domain.pay/register.

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio for a payroll platform?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

How long does a reserved status last for smile.dot?

There's no fixed duration — Amazon Registry Services decides when, or whether, smile.dot leaves reserved status, and it may stay reserved indefinitely or be released. Because registry status can change, re-check smile.dot regularly at https://domain.pay/domains to catch any release.

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration for fraud prevention?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.