Registration Portal
Welcome to the Registration Portal. 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.
Literary Works
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Articles, Periodicals
Performing Arts
Music, Lyrics, Sound Recordings, Scripts, Stage Plays
Visual Arts
Artwork, Illustrations, Jewelry, Fabric, Architecture
Other Digital Content
Computer Programs, Databases, Blogs, Websites
Motion Pictures
Movies, TV Shows, Video Games, Animation, Videos
Photographs
News Photos, Selfies, Wedding Photos, Family Photos
Processing Time
for e-Filing: 6 – 10 months
Processing Time for Paper Forms: 10 – 15 months
Status of Application