How do I apply for a copyright?
- Copyright
- Copyright Basics
- Copyright Fees
- Copyright Office Home Page a source for a wide range of copyright information. Basic information, official circulars and announcements, and links to the full-text of the U.S. copyright law and other related topics are included
- How to register a work (forms)
See Also: How do I apply for a patent
Copyrights cover literary, artistic, and musical works. Copyrights are registered at the Copyright Office, Library of Congress. Information concerning copyrights may be obtained from the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559, or you may visit their web site at: lcweb.loc.gov/copyright. Copyright Office specialists are available to answer questions by phone Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Recorded copyright information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may contact the Copyright Office at 202 707-3000 or 202 707-5959.



