Copyright Registration
Register your creative work with the US Copyright Office.
Copyright exists the moment you create an original work, but registering it with the US Copyright Office is what lets you sue for infringement and claim statutory damages.
- Required before you can file an infringement lawsuit for US works
- Makes statutory damages and attorney's fees available if you win an infringement case
- Creates a public record establishing your ownership and creation date
What you get.
- Required before you can file an infringement lawsuit for US works
- Makes statutory damages and attorney's fees available if you win an infringement case
- Creates a public record establishing your ownership and creation date
- Covers written works, music, software code, photography, art and more
Choose your tier.
US Copyright Office filing fees (roughly $45–$65 depending on the application type) are separate and paid directly to the Copyright Office.
Standard
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Copyright application preparation
- Filing with the US Copyright Office
- Registration certificate delivered once issued
Expedited
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Everything in Standard
- Special handling request submitted where eligible (litigation or publishing deadlines)
- Priority preparation
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your work
What it is, when it was created, and whether you're the sole author or there are co-authors.
- 02
We prepare your application
Correct work classification matters — literary, visual art, sound recording, and so on each have their own application path.
- 03
We file with the Copyright Office
Submitted along with a copy of your work, as the Office requires.
- 04
You receive your registration certificate
Delivered once the Copyright Office completes examination and issues it.
Code Craft is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This section provides self-help document filing services at your specific direction. Use of this service does not create an attorney-client relationship, and communications with Code Craft are not protected by attorney-client privilege. State and federal government filing fees are separate from our service fees and are not included in the prices shown. If your matter requires legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Questions about copyright registration.
Yes — copyright protection exists automatically from the moment of creation. Registration doesn't create the right, but it's required before you can sue for infringement in the US, and it unlocks statutory damages that make a lawsuit financially viable in the first place.
Other intellectual property services.
Ready to get started?
Standard processing at the Copyright Office currently runs several months; special handling, where eligible, can reduce this to roughly 5 business days.
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