File a copyright registration for your work through the Copyright Office online system.
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
Before using there service, first read eCO Tips, eCO FAQs, or eCO Tutorial
Using Paper Forms
Paper versions of Form TX (literary works); Form VA (visual arts works); Form PA (performing arts works, including motion pictures); Form SR (sound recordings); and Form SE (single serials) are still available. The fee for a basic registration using one of these forms is $65 payable by check or money order. These paper forms are accessible on the Copyright Office website, staff will send them to you by postal mail upon request. Remember that online registration through eCO (see above) can be used for the categories of works applicable to Forms TX, VA, PA, SR, and SE.
Literary
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Sound Recordings
Single Serials
