Copyright registration for a book in USA
How to register a copyright for a book in USA? What are required document of registering copyright in The United States of America. How much does it cost of filing an copyright registration application in USA?
| Work | Fee (USD) | Required document and information | Requirement of the work | |
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| Book copyrights registration | – $45 Single Application (single author, same claimant, one work, not for hire) | Email us | -The title of the work -The year the work was completed -The date and nation of first publication, if the work has been published when the application is submitted -The name of the author or author(s), unless the work is anonymous or pseudonymous -If the work is a work made for hire,* a statement to this effect -The name and address of the claimant(s) -If the claimant is not the author,* a brief statement explaining how the claimant obtained ownership of the copyright -A description of the work being submitted for registration- A statement describing any preexisting material contained in the work being submitted for registration -The name of the individual certifying the facts provided in the application |
The applicant may submit the work by electronic copy or hard copy. You must mail hard copies of your work if it meets both of the following criteria: – Your work is published in a hard copy format; and – You are required to submit the “best edition” of the work OR you are required to submit the work as first published. Best edition requirement: If your work was first published outside the United States, you may submit the work either as first published or the best edition. |
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$65 Standard Application (all other filings)
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| – $125 if submitted on paper | ||||