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

In this video, we explain what copyright protects, what it means to be a copyright holder, and how you can register your sound recordings and musical works with the U.S. Copyright Office.

As of January 1, 2021, songwriters and music publishers must register with The MLC using its online claiming portal to receive royalty payments under the new blanket license.

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 …

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.

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 …

This category includes a wide variety of creative works, including music, lyrics, sound recordings, scripts, screenplays, choreography, motion pictures, video games, and similar types of works.

I've Submitted My Application, Fee, and Copy of My Work to the Copyright Office. Now What? How Long Does Copyright Protection Last? Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone Else Use …

While the Copyright Office will no longer accept NOIs for making a digital phonorecord delivery of musical works, licensees may still serve NOIs directly on copyright owners.

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 …