To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or request searches, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here.

This is your starting point for all things related to the registration of copyrights. Choose a category below to find out more about the different works typically registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.

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 …

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 benefit of all.

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 is an office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.

For current fees, visit the Copyright Office website, write the office, or call 1-877-476-0778 (toll-free). Note: If you don’t know the registration number of the copyrighted work involved, request a search …

The copyright law, the Compendium, electronic registration, application forms, regulations, and related materials are available on the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov.

The Copyright Office provides resources and general guidance about the different registration options for databases that primarily consist of non-photographic content.

The Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) contains public copyright registration and recordation records. CPRS uses a powerful search engine, provides easy filtering capability, and follows user …