To file a copyright application with the US Copyright Office, you can either fill out a printed form and mail it or fill out an online form. The online process is faster and cheaper, but some works may not be eligible for online deposit. To apply by mail, download the form from the Copyright Office website, fill it out on your computer, print it on 8.5 x 11 inches white paper in black ink, and send it along with the filing fee and deposit.
There are two ways to file an application with the United States Copyright Office (USA). You can fill out a printed application and mail it, or fill out an online application. Know, however, that a completed copyright application, per the Copyright Office’s requirements, is more than a single form. You will also need an application fee and a deposit.
The first thing you need to do is decide whether to file online or through the mail. Before making a decision, consider that the online copyright application process is faster and cheaper. If you plan to file online, you need to go to the Copyright Office website and look for the eCo link.
The eCO link will take you to a screen where you will be asked to log in. For this reason, you need to register first. Signing up is a free and simple process, where you will create a username and password as well as provide some personal details. After registering, you will be able to log in and complete the copyright request form. Please note that if your work falls into a certain category, you will not be eligible to deposit on the Internet.
If you plan to apply by mail, the best way to get the correct copyright application form is to go online and download it. On the Copyright Office website, you will find a link that says “Forms”. This will take you to a screen where you can get your documents. The CO form is a generic document that can be used for the most common categories of works. Some specialized works have specialized forms.
You can fill out the form on your computer and then print it. Remember that you will need 8.5 x 11 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm) white paper. The form must also be printed in black ink. When you submit your printed copyright application, you will also need to send the filing fee in the form of a check or money order. Print applications are subject to higher filing fees than those submitted online.
The third item you will need to complete your copyright application is your deposit. This is an example of the job you are seeking protection for. If your work is in a form that can be uploaded to the Internet, you can submit it that way if you have completed an electronic application form. If it cannot be uploaded or if you are submitting your own copyright request, you will need to submit your submission by mail.
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