How to Copyright Your Original Songs

You will learn how to legally protect your original songs and recordings in order for you to publish or sell your music.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 blank recordable compact discs (CDs)
• Short Form PA downloaded from US copyright website
• Large envelope and postage
• Deposit required for copyright

How to copyright origional songs

1. Choose a single song with good recording quality.
   You may also submit a collection of songs on one compact disc for the
   same fee.
2. go to the appropriote web site: www.copyright.gov. Here, you download the Short Form PA.
3. Purchase a large envelope and place inside it the CD, the PA form and
   a small deposit to process the form, the amount of which which will be posted on the copyright website. The address were the envelope must be sent is also on the website.
4. Go to the postal center near you and have the postage placed on the envelope and track your package, so you are certain it is received.

Tips & Warnings

• By ensuring your songs and musical compostions are protected, you can perform, publish and sell your original masterpieces.
• When you include a compact disc for copyright, make sure you make two copies for yourself. Do not send your only copy of recorded material.