Copyright

Protect Your Original Work

Protect your original, creative work before it's too late! Get federal copyright protection for written work, music, websites, artwork, photos, software and more by registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Apply Online Now - It takes less than 5 minutes!
Create your copyright application using our Online Copyright Form Check Check
Professional review for accuracy, common errors and completeness. Check Check
Telephone & email Customer Support. Check Check
Preparation of a deposit copy of your copyright material to comply with U.S. Copyright Office filing requirements. Check Check
Filing of your copyright application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Check Check
Confirmation of your filing including your U.S. Copyright Office Case Number. Check Check
U.S. Copyright Office Correspondence – Direct Legal will be named on your application as the Correspondent if the U.S. Copyright Office needs to contact someone about your application. We’ll communicate with them so you won’t have to!   Check
Priority Express Rush Processing – 1-2 business days processing of your Copyright application.   Check
* Plus $45 Government Filing Fee

Here's how it works:

  1. In less than 5 minutes you complete our secure and easy online Copyright Registration form.

  2. Upload or send us your copyright material and we’ll prepare a deposit copy of your work in conformance with Copyright Office requirements.

  3. The DirectLegal team will promptly file your completed application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Our professional staff reviews your application for accuracy, completeness and common errors.

  4. You’ll receive a confirmation of your filing and the U.S. Copyright Office will then mail you the Certificate of Registration. If you'd like, we'll even handle any back-and-forth communication with the Copyright Office regarding your application.


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Questions? View our Copyright Guide.