domain.dot

← All .DOT names

.DOT domain

tophat.dot

Premium · Available

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.

Pre-order now

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.

Continue with my SMD

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.

Continue with full priority

Frequently asked questions about tophat.dot

Can I renew a .PAY domain after registration for loan repayments?

.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.

What does the lookup show for a blocked tophat.dot?

For a blocked tophat.dot, the lookup indicates it's off-limits per Amazon Registry Services and not registrable, distinguishing it from reserved or taken. You'll also see alternatives to tophat.dot. Run the lookup for tophat.dot — status can change — at https://domain.pay/domains.

What should I know about Amazon Registry and .PAY before registering for point-of-sale payments?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. A travel booking brand can search, pre-order or start a trademark-priority route through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay is the customer-facing place to act, while registry rules still control availability and eligibility.

How much do I save registering tophat.dot at the standard rate?

Registering tophat.dot at the $100 standard rate avoids the higher recurring fees of a premium classification, which the registry applies only to certain tophat.dot strings. The saving depends entirely on whether tophat.dot is premium. Confirm the rate for tophat.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For point-of-sale payments, can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1?

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. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

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.