Forms
Important Note: The option for registering a “collection” of unpublished works will be eliminated March 15th. Paper applications may not be used to register multiple unpublished works on or after that date.
Beginning March 15th, you may register up to 10 unpublished works using the new electronic application for a “Group of Unpublished Works”. A different limit will apply when registering a group of photographs. Read more.
Notice
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 is available to the public and will be available on the Internet.
Basic Registration
Supplementary & Renewal Registration
- Form CON
Continuation Sheet used in conjunction with forms below when more space is necessary.
- Supplementary Copyright Registration
Form CA w/instructions, fee: $130
- Renewal Registration
Form RE, fee: $100.
Form RE/CON — Continuation form to be used only in conjunction with RE application form.
Addendum to Form RE — For all works published between January 1, 1964, and December 31, 1977, that were not registered during their first 28-year term. Must accompany form RE, fee: $100.
Group Registration
- Serials Form SE/Group
Form SE ⁄ Group — For groups of serial publications, such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters, journals, etc.
- Group Registration of Photographs
Published Photographs Title Template — To accompany application for group registration of published photographs
Unpublished Photographs Title Template — To accompany application for group registration of unpublished photographs
Additional Forms
- Vessel Design Forms
For further information, see Registration of Designs of Vessel Hulls
Form D-VH Fill-in version — for registration of vessel hull designs
Form D-VH w/instructions Fill-in version — for registration of vessel hull designs
Form D-VH/CON Non Fill-in version — continuation sheet and for multiple designs
Form DC — application to correct a design registration
Form DVH-ID — recordation of distinctive identification of owner of vessel hull designs
- Masks works
For 3-dimensional patterns fixed on a semiconductor chip (not for theatrical facial masks)
Form MW w/instructions Fill-in version — for registration of vessel hull designs
Form MW/CON Continuation sheet to be used only in conjunction with MW application form
- Preregistration
For certain works that have had a history of prerelease infringement
- Recordation
For use when submitting transfers and other documents
- Research and Certification
For use when requesting copies of copyright deposits
- URAA
For restored works
Form GATT/CON Continuation form to be used only in conjunction with GATT application form
- Special Handling
For requesting expedited processing of an application for registration or recordation of a document.
- Secure Test
Licensing Forms
- Cable Statement of Account Forms
SA1-2 Paper Short Form — For use by cable television systems whose semiannual gross receipts are less than $527,600
SA1-2E Short Form — For use by cable television systems whose semiannual gross receipts are less than $527,600
SA3 Paper Long Form — For use by cable television systems whose semiannual gross receipts are $527,600 or more
SA3E Long Form — For use by cable television systems whose semiannual gross receipts are $527,600 or more
- Satellite Statement of Account Form
For semiannual accounting periods beginning January 1, 2014
- Digital Audio Recording Products—Statement of Account Forms
- Initial Notice of Distribution of Digital Audio Recording Devices or Media
- Notice of Use Form
M-269 Form — Notice of Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License
- Licensing Electronic Funds Transfer Form
EFT Form — For use by statutory licensees to receive refund payments via electronic funds transfer