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.

The Copyright Registration Toolkit is a visual breakdown of copyright, including essential information about copyright law, how to prepare for copyright registration, what to expect during the process, and …

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.

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.

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.

Please be aware that when you register your claim to a copyright in a work with the U.S. Copyright Office, you are making a public record. All the information you provide on your copyright registration …

Learn about what copyright does—and does not—cover in our Circulars. These guides provide detailed, up-to-date information to explain copyright to the public.

Other Item Type Map or Chart Book or Drama Music Registration Item Type Computer Files Dramatic Works; or Choreography

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 …

Note that sounds accompanying a motion picture or other audiovisual work are not considered sound recordings under copyright law but are part of the motion picture or audiovisual work itself.