Notice
The U.S. Copyright Office is closed, and www.copyright.gov is not
available due to the federal government shutdown effective 12:01 am ET, Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
The Public Information Office and the Technical Support Desk of the Copyright Office are also
closed.
If you would like to file a copyright registration online, select the Continue to eCO button
below. Filing your claim now will help ensure the earliest possible effective date of
registration, although copyright registrations will not be processed until the Copyright Office
reopens. |
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Security
For site security and to ensure
that this service remains available to all users, this government computer
system employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify
unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, deny service,
otherwise cause damage or access non-public information. Unauthorized
attempts to upload information or change information are strictly prohibited
and may be punishable under the United States criminal code (18 U.S.C.
1030). Information regarding possible violations of law may be provided
to law enforcement officials. |
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Privacy: Copyright Public Records
Personally identifying information, such as your address, telephone number, and email address, that is submitted on the registration application becomes part of the public record. Some information will be viewable in the Copyright Office’s on‑line databases that are available on the Internet. For this reason, you should provide only the information requested. Please do NOT provide any additional personal information that is not requested, such as your social security number or your driver’s license number. (Read more on privacy.) |
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