eCO Online System
File a copyright registration for your work through the Copyright Office online system.
Before using the service, we recommend you first read eCO Acceptable File Types, eCO Tips, eCO FAQs, or eCO Tutorial (PowerPoint) eCO Tutorial (PDF). For recently added features, see eCO Updates.
Advantages include:
- Lower filing fee of $35 for a basic claim (for online filings only)
- Fastest processing time
- Online status tracking
- Secure payment by credit or debit card, electronic check, or Copyright Office deposit account
- The ability to upload certain categories of deposits directly into eCO as electronic files
- Available 24 hours a day, except for routine maintenance every Sunday from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM Eastern Time
Processing Time: The time the Copyright Office requires to process an application varies, depending on the number of applications the Office is receiving and clearing at the time of submission and the extent of questions associated with the application.
Current Processing Times
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Alternate Registration Method Using with Paper Forms
The fee for
a basic registration using one of these forms is $65 payable by check or
money order. Form CON (continuation sheet for applications) is also still
available in paper. Paper forms are also available by postal mail upon
request. See below for Group Registrations.
Literary
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Sound Recordings
Single Serials
Form CO is being discontinued. It will only be available until June 20, 2012. Completed Form COs must be received in the Copyright Office by July 2, 2012, to be accepted. Consequences of late receipt include delay in establishing an effective date of registration and in processing your claim, as you will be required to send an additional form and fee.
Processing Time: The time the Copyright Office requires to process an application varies, depending on the number of applications the Office is receiving and clearing at the time of submission and the extent of questions associated with the application.
Current Processing Times
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