Welcome to the U.S. Copyright Office
Welcome to the U.S. Copyright Office
Celebrating our 150th anniversary
Copyright Public Records System
Copyright Public Records System
Pilot now available featuring enhanced search capabilities and improved interfaces for internal and external users.
Registration Modernization
Registration Modernization
The modernization webinar takes place on July 26 at noon eastern time.
What is Copyright?
Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.
Beginning July 8, on-site services at the U.S. Copyright Office will open to the public by appointment only. To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or conduct other in-person business, please make an appointment here. Note: Due to renovations, the Copyright Records Reading Room remains temporarily closed.
Features
Register Your Works
Register your work or learn more about the registration process with the Copyright Office.
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Recordation
We accept certain types of documents for filing and indexing into our public records.
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Copyright Law
View current Copyright Law of the United States and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S.Code.
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Quick Links
- Coronavirus Updates
Operations updates during the COVID-19 pandemic
- U.S. Copyright Law
Title 17 of the U.S. Code
- Code of Federal Regulations
Title 37, Chapter II
- Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices
Third Edition
- Copyright Modernization
Modernization efforts across the entire Office
- Music Modernization Act
Background and implementation steps
- Copyright Small Claims
Learn about the Copyright Claims Board
- Events
Upcoming Copyright Office public events
News
- Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Registration Modernization | July 15
- Copyright Office Further Extends Timing Adjustments for Persons Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency | July 9
- Copyright Office Releases Report on Best Practice Recommendations for the Mechanical Licensing Collective | July 8
- On-site Copyright Office Services Reopening by Appointment Only | July 1
- Kevin Amer Appointed Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights | June 28
- News archive
The Music Modernization Act
This featured video highlights The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (Music Modernization Act) the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace.
