Protect your creative work with a copyright
Register your copyright to protect your work in just a few simple steps. Whether you want to protect photos, songs, visual art, films, or books, we're here to guide you. Starts at $114 + filing fees.
Why register a copyright
Protect your work
You can create confidently, knowing your work is protected against infringement.
Enhance your rights
Get official proof that you have the exclusive rights to your work, and the power to grant those rights to others.
Put an end to any infringement
Go on record as the copyright owner, and gain the ability to sue if someone uses your work without permission.
What we do for you
Copyright Registration
$114 + federal filing fees
Includes:
Electronic filing of your application with the U.S. Copyright Office
What a registered copyright protects
Protects
Books
Songs
Photos
Art
Films
And other creative work that's tangible (written, recorded, etc.)
Doesn't Protect
Brand names and slogans
Inventions and product designs
Ideas only (not in a tangible form)
How to register your copyright
Answer a few questions online and provide a copy of your work
We'll put together everything needed for your application
We'll file your complete application with the U.S. Copyright Office
Frequently asked questions
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Helping creators protect their hard work over 100,000 times.
My copyright request was smooth sailing! In a timely fashion, the filing process was finished.
I appreciated the way LegalZoom kept me informed and let me know when to expect the copyright certificate.
Linda P.
Copyright Customer
Outstanding! The copyright was easy to do and reasonably priced. Everyone I talked to was polite, professional, and helpful. What more could you want?
Frederick M.
Copyright Customer
Very helpful and patient with me. LegalZoom streamlined the process and took the worries of copyrighting onto their shoulders. We discussed issues that arose, and I have learned a lot from them and their team of independent attorneys.
Mary B.
Copyright Customer
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