Things You'll Need:
- Internet connection
- Valid bank account or credit card
- Digitally recorded images or a hard copy of your original decoration or logo
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Step 1
Go to the U.S. Copyright Office website and click Electronic Copyright Office (or eCO).
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Step 2
Follow the prompts to register with eCO and create a username and password. You will need to provide personal and contact information in order to register.
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Step 3
Click "Register a New Claim" and provide the requested information. You will need to give descriptive information about the work, information about yourself as the author, and (if desired) information about anyone you want to act as an agent to release the rights to your work.
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Step 4
Choose if you want to pay the $35 filing fee by direct debit or by credit card, and enter the information about your payment method.
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Step 5
Attach a digital copy of your work. If you want to send hard copies, follow the instructions for filling out and printing a shipping slip for mail or courier delivery.
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Step 6
Repeat steps 1-5 and pay the $35 fee for any additional work you want to register a copyright for.
