Protect your creative work
with a copyright
Protect your creative work
with a copyright
Register your copyright to protect your work in just a few simple steps. Whether you want to protect photos, songs, visual art, films, or books, we’re here to guide you. Starts at $114 + filing fees.
Register your copyright to protect your work in just a few simple steps. Whether you want to protect photos, songs, visual art, films, or books, we’re here to guide you. Starts at $114 + filing fees.
What we do for you
Copyright Registration
$114
+ federal fees
Simple questionnaire to complete your copyright application
Review by our experienced team to verify that your application follows copyright guidelines
Electronic filing of your application with the U.S. Copyright Office
Confirmation when your application has been received by the U.S. Copyright Office
Why register a copyright
Why register a copyright
Protect your work
You can create confidently, knowing your work is protected against infringement.
Enhance your rights
Get official proof that you have the exclusive rights to your work, and the power to grant those rights to others.
Put an end to any infringement
Go on record as the copyright owner, and gain the ability to sue if someone uses your work without permission.
What a registered copyright protects
What a registered copyright protects
Protects
Books
Songs
Photos
Art
Films
And other creative work that's tangible (written, recorded, etc.)
Doesn’t protect
Brand names and slogans
Inventions and product designs
Ideas only (not in a tangible form)
How to register your copyright
How to register your copyright
How to register your copyright
How to register your copyright
01
Answer a few questions and provide a copy of your work
02
We'll put together everything needed for your application
03
We’ll file your application with the U.S. Copyright Office
Want to check out example documents? See samples.
Frequently asked questions
What are the rights of a copyright owner?
The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute copies (for sale or otherwise), publicly perform or display, or create derivative works of the copyrighted work. They also have the right to authorize others to do the same.
How long does a copyright last?
Generally, copyright protection lasts the entire lifetime of the creator, plus an additional 70 years. For work that was made for hire, anonymously, or using a pseudonym, copyright protection lasts for 95 years from the year of first publication or 120 years from the year of creation (whichever comes first). If the work was first published before 1978, these timeframes can vary.
Why should I register a copyright?
While your work is under copyright protection as soon as it's created, there are many benefits to registering a copyright. You'll establish a public record of the copyright, and get a certificate of registration. You also may be able to sue infringers for statutory damages and attorney's fees—not just actual damages and profits, which can be harder to prove. And if you register before or within 5 years of publication, you'll establish strong evidence in court that the copyright is valid.
Do I need to provide a copy of my creative work?
Yes, we'll need one complete copy of your work if it has not yet been published, and two copies if your work has been published. We'll give you detailed instructions once you complete your order.
Will I receive anything after I register my copyright?
Yes, the U.S. Copyright Office will mail you a certificate of registration, typically within 8-12 months.
Why choose us
Why choose us
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100K+ copyright applications
Helping creators protect their hard work
over 100,000 times.
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How we’ve helped our customers
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Outstanding! The copyright was easy to do and reasonably priced. Everyone I talked to was
polite, professional, and helpful. What more could you want?
—Frederick M., copyright customer
100K+
copyright applications filed
Very helpful and patient with me. LegalZoom streamlined the process and took the worries of copyrighting onto their shoulders.
—Mary B., copyright customer
+
years
of legal expertise
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