Copyright Registration
Protect your original creative work by putting it on record with the U.S. Copyright Office. We prepare and file the application for your written content, artwork, software, or photography.
+ U.S. Copyright Office filing fee, from $45 for a single-author basic online registration, billed separately and paid directly to the Copyright Office.
A different agency, a different process than trademark filing
Copyright registration is handled by the U.S. Copyright Office, not the Federal Govt. It covers original creative works, things like written content, artwork, photography, and software, rather than the brand names and logos that trademark law protects. We start by confirming your work qualifies for registration and identifying the right application category for it.
From there, we prepare your application, including the required deposit copy of the work and the information the Copyright Office needs about authorship and publication status, and submit it on your behalf. Once filed, the Copyright Office reviews the application independently and issues a certificate of registration if it's approved.
What's Included
- Review of your work for copyright eligibility
- Selection of the correct application category
- Preparation of your application and required deposit copy
- Direct e-filing with the U.S. Copyright Office
- Status updates as your application is reviewed
From your creative work to a filed application
Tell Us About Your Work
Share the written content, artwork, software, or photography you want to register.
We Confirm Eligibility & Category
We check that your work qualifies and identify the correct registration category.
We Prepare & File
Your application and deposit copy are prepared and submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office.
Track Your Registration
We keep you posted as the Copyright Office reviews your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Copyright registration is handled by the U.S. Copyright Office, a separate agency from the Federal Govt, with its own application process and fee schedule.
Original creative works such as written content, artwork, photography, music, and software can generally be registered, provided they meet the Copyright Office's originality and fixation requirements.
Basic online registration for a single-author work currently starts at $45, though the fee can be higher depending on the type of work and how the application is filed. This is paid directly to the Copyright Office, separate from our service fee.
For most works created by an individual, protection generally lasts for the author's lifetime plus a set number of additional years, though the exact term depends on the type of work and authorship.
