To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or request searches, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here.

The Copyright Office administers the national copyright system and provides advice on copyright law to congress, federal agencies, the courts and the public.

The U.S. Copyright Office allows online copyright registration and deposit of materials through its Electronic Copyright Office (eCO).

The Copyright Office consults with interested copyright owners, industry and library representatives, bar associations, and other interested parties on issues related to the copyright law.

The Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) contains public copyright registration and recordation records. CPRS uses a powerful search engine, provides easy filtering capability, and follows user …

In the United States of America, copyright grants monopoly protection for "original works of authorship". [1][2] With the stated purpose to promote art and culture, copyright law assigns a set of exclusive …

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 …

To learn more about the types of works that can be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office and to register your works through the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO) Registration System, visit the …

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.

The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.