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The document is a Secure Test Declaration submitted to the United States Copyright Office, where the applicant certifies that the redacted copy of a secure test is an accurate representation of what was uploaded to the Office's electronic registration system. It includes legal warnings about false representations and provides contact information for the U.S. Copyright Office.

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How much does it cost to be copyrighted?

Fees Registration of a claim in an original work of authorship Standard Application $65 Paper Filing (Forms PA, SR, TX, VA, SE) $125 Registration of a claim in a group of unpublished works $85 Registration of a claim in a group of published photographs or a claim in a group of unpublished photographs $5523 more rows

Is it worth registering a copyright?

Without registration, you can only recover actual damages, which can be difficult to prove. Creates an Official Record: Registration creates an official record of your copyright with the copyright office, which can be used to prevent others from claiming they independently created the work.

How do you check if a copyright is registered?

The Copyright Office administers the national copyright system and provides advice on copyright law to congress, federal agencies, the courts and the public.

How much does it cost to get a copyright?

The U.S. Copyright Office offers a search service for persons interested in investigating whether a work is under copyright protection and, if so, the facts of the copyright. For a fee of $200 per hour or fraction thereof (2 hour minimum), the office will search its public records and provide a report of its findings.

Can you get copyright for free?

So, Can I get a copyright for free? The answer is yes. Your copyright over your work begins from the moment your original work is expressed in a permanent medium.

What does the U.S. Copyright Office do?

Under the Copyright Act, a copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce, adapt, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display the work (or to authorize others to do so). In the case of sound recordings, the copyright owner has the right to perform the work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission.

Can I copyright on my own?

Yes. We offer online registration through our electronic Copyright Office (eCO). See Circular 2, Copyright Registration.

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