US Copyright Office
Address
101 Independence Avenue SE 4th Floor
James Madison Building in Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20559
(877) 476-0778
AKA:
US Library of Congress Copyright Office
Description:
Provides information on US copyright registration/procedures/requirements, copyright law, and international copyrights; registers copyright claims and maintains public records of copyright registrations. Persons may find forms and determine the status of their copyright application through the website.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Central Standard Time; Tech Support Available 24/7 except Christmas and Thanksgiving
Intake Process:
Call or email a question or register or preregister claims online through the website; forms and instructions available online.
Program Fees:
Fees Vary; check website
Eligibility:
Persons who want to register a copyright claim
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
September 28, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
101 Independence Avenue SE 4th Floor
James Madison Building in Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20559
Contacts
Shira Perlmutter
Primary Contact
Register of Copyrights
Maria Strong
Associate Register of Copyrights
Suzanne Wilson
General Counsel & Associate Copyrighter
Phone Numbers
Main Tollfree
(877) 476-0778
Alternate - Copyright Office - General Questions
(202) 707-3000
Copyright Office
(202) 707-5959
Library of Congress
(202) 707-5000
Tech Support for online Registration or Preregistration (24/7 except for holidays)
(202) 707-3002
Legal Status:
Federal
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