## What is Copyright?

Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.

## Onsite Service

Onsite Services in our offices in Washington, DC, are available by appointment. To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or request searches, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here. Copyright Office Reading Room services are available in the James Madison Memorial Building, room LM-463.

## Features

## Search Copyright Records

Search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational videos and materials.

Learn More## Register Your Works

Register your work or learn more about the registration process with the Copyright Office.

Learn More## Recordation

Record transfers of copyright ownership and other documents pertaining to copyright for indexing into our public records.

Learn More## Copyright Law

View current Copyright Law of the United States and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S.Code.

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## News

- Final Rule Published in Ninth Triennial Section 1201 Proceeding | October 25
- Copyright Office Announces Arrival of 2024–2026 Ringer Honors Fellow | October 10
- U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Final Rule Amending the Process and Fee to Obtain a Certified Final Determination from the Copyright Claims Board | October 4
- Library of Congress Announces New Members of Copyright Public Modernization Committee

First Meeting Scheduled for October 10, 2024 | September 24 - Copyright Office Releases Report on the Geography of Copyright Registrations | September 10
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## The Music Modernization Act

This featured video highlights The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (Music Modernization Act) the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace.