Quick Answer
What do I need for a Michigan copyright registration?
A single-author, single-work online copyright registration costs $45 through the U.S. Copyright Office eCO system; the standard application is $65. You need the title, author name and nationality, year of completion, publication date if published, and a digital or physical deposit copy of the work.
Required Forms
- eCOElectronic Copyright Office application
Documents to Gather
Filing Steps, In Order
- 1.Confirm the work is original and fixed in a tangible form
- 2.Choose the correct category — literary, visual, sound recording, and so on
- 3.Create an eCO account and complete the application
- 4.Pay the filing fee
- 5.Upload or mail the deposit copy
- 6.Keep the case number — the effective date is the day the office receives everything
Costs (Estimated)
$45 single application (one author, one work, not for hire) or $65 standard application.
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