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apn.pay

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Pre-order — be first in line

from $800 + $700/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.

Trademark fast-track (priority window closed)

Trademark holders could register inside the .PAY priority window ahead of general availability. The window has closed — pre-ordering is the remaining route.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $700 + $700/yr renewal

You brought the SMD — we handled the registrar submission during the priority window. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $3,200 + $700/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling — offered while the window was open. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about apn.pay

Can I renew a .PAY domain after registration?

.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.

Does apn.pay suit a recurring donation program?

Monthly giving programs benefit from a steady address donors trust, and apn.pay provides a payment-native home for recurring gifts. Supporters can update cards on the same .PAY name they first gave on. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio when choosing tap.pay?

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 does NicNames verify my SMD signature for apn.pay?

NicNames checks the cryptographic signature embedded in your SMD against the Trademark Clearinghouse's trust chain before granting priority on apn.pay. If the signature and mark match the apn string, the claim proceeds. A broken or mismatched signature blocks priority on apn.pay. Submit a valid file at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I renew a .PAY domain after registration for payroll disbursements?

.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.

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.