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All requests for copies of Copyright Office records should be submitted to: Certifications and Documents Section, LM-402, Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559; 202-707-6787. It is also possible to go to the office and request records in person (see ?Searching in Person,? just below).

How much of someone else's work can I use without getting permission? Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute, it is permissible to use limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports.

How To Register for a Copyright in 3 Steps Make Sure Your Work Is Eligible for Copyright. Before you file a copyright registration, it's important to make sure you're eligible. ... File a Copyright Registration Application. The next step is an easy application that anyone can do. ... File a Copy of the Copyrighted Material.

Which form should I use? Online registration through the electronic Copyright Office (eCO) is the preferred way to register basic claims. Paper versions of Form TX (literary works); Form VA (visual arts works); Form PA (performing arts); Form SR (sound recordings) are available on the Copyright Office website.

In general, all you need to do is create a work of authorship and write it down or otherwise record it somewhere. This will automatically create copyright protections. In theory, you do not need to own the original copy in order to own the copyright.

Basic Registration Literary Form TX. Visual Form VA. Single Serials Form SE. Performing Arts Form PA. Sound Recording Form SR.