U.S. Copyright Office
To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or request searches, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here. Copyright Office Reading Room services are available in the James Madison Memorial Building, room LM-463.
Register Your Work: Registration Portal | U.S. Copyright Office
To get started registering your work, log in to the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO) Registration System at the link below or you may learn more about the different types of works typically registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Search Copyright Records: Copyright Public Records Portal
This is your starting point for finding copyright records held by the Copyright Office. Here, you can search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational videos and materials.
Registering a Work (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
How do I register my copyright? To register a work, submit a completed application form, and a nonreturnable copy or copies of the work to be registered. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section “Registration Procedures., and Circular 4, Copyright Office Fees”. Where can I get application forms? See Forms. Can I file online? Yes.
What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.
Overview of the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office
The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the …
U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System
Access U.S. Copyright Office's public records system for information on copyright ownership and claims.
Fees | U.S. Copyright Office
Shown below are fees for copyright registration, recordation, and other services. For more information about how the Copyright Office sets these fees, see the Fee Study Page.
U.S. Copyright Office - eCO Registration System
U.S. Copyright Office is an office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.
Online Copyright Registration System | U.S. Copyright Office
This weekend, our online copyright registration system and copyright.gov will be unavailable. The system will be down Thursday, July 28, 5pm until Sunday, July 31, 8pm eastern time, while we perform maintenance. Please be assured all your submissions will be available when we come back online. Thank you for your patience.