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U.S. Copyright Office selected registration and certificate fees
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U.S. Copyright Office selected registration and certificate fees
U.S. Copyright Office fee schedule checked 11 November 2026. Amounts are in U.S. dollars. The group rows refer to distinct registration options.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Application online | 45 | One eligible work, one author who is also the claimant, and no work made for hire | Source 1 |
| Standard Application online | 65 | Standard electronic claim | Source 1 |
| Selected paper registration forms | 125 | Forms PA, SR, TX, VA or SE | Source 1 |
| Group of unpublished works | 85 | Separate group application | Source 1 |
| Group of two-dimensional artworks | 85 | Separate group application | Source 1 |
| Group of published or unpublished photographs | 55 | Use the appropriate published or unpublished group category | Source 1 |
| Group of works published on a music album | 65 | Separate group application | Source 1 |
| Group of newspapers, newsletters or news website updates | 95 | Separate group application | Source 1 |
| Group of short online literary works | 65 | Separate group application | Source 1 |
| Additional registration certificate | 55 | Separate records service | Source 1 |