All formsWork Type: Select the type of work (literary, visual arts, performing arts, sound recording, single serial issue)
Title: Enter the title of the work
Author: Name of the author(s) and their contribution — check work-for-hire if applicable
Claimant: The copyright owner (author or person/entity who received rights through transfer)
Date of Creation: When the work was completed
Date of Publication: If published, when and where
Deposit Copy: Upload or mail a copy of the work
Filing Fee: $45 (single author, single work, online) to $125 (paper filing)
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Copyright Registration Application
Application to register a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office for literary works, music, software, art, photos, and other creative works.
Instructions
Instructions
Processing Time: 3-10 months for online applications
Note: Copyright protection exists automatically when a work is created, but registration is required to file an infringement lawsuit and to claim statutory damages.