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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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Frequently asked questions about sophia.dot

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration when choosing bank.pay?

.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.

Should I register sophia.dot to protect my brand name?

Registering sophia.dot can help keep your brand sophia.dot consistent across the payments-focused .PAY namespace and reduce the chance someone else uses it. Brand owners with a TMCH SMD file can use trademark priority. Protect sophia.dot by reserving sophia.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Before choosing tap.pay, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

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.

Where do I get the SMD file needed to secure sophia.dot?

You obtain the SMD file from the Trademark Clearinghouse after your trademark is recorded and validated there. Once issued, you download the .smd file and bring it to NicNames to claim sophia.dot under priority. NicNames does not issue SMD files itself. Start your priority registration of sophia.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for crypto payments?

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.

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.