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thelocal.dot

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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 thelocal.dot

Can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration when choosing link.pay?

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.

How do I compare thelocal.dot against a shorter label?

Search both thelocal.dot and the shorter variant together at https://domain.pay/domains, and you'll see thelocal.dot's status next to the alternative, including any premium pricing from Amazon Registry Services. That makes the trade-off clear. Compare thelocal.dot and alternatives there.

Can I move a .PAY domain between registrars for a payroll platform?

Transfers may be subject to registry, registrar and phase-specific rules, especially for LRP names. Start with domain.pay for the registration path and confirm eligibility before any transfer plan: https://domain.pay/register.

Why is thelocal.dot more expensive than other .PAY names?

A higher price for thelocal.dot usually means the registry has classified thelocal.dot as premium, assigning it a special wholesale rate above the standard fee. That decision is Amazon Registry Services', not domain.pay's, and it can change. See how premium pricing works at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As a payroll platform, is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

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.