Copyrights FAQs

• Q: May I Register More Than One Work On The Same Application? Where Do I List The Titles?
  A: You may register unpublished works as a collection on one application with one title for the entire collection if certain conditions are met. It is not necessary to … More
• Q: Do I Have To Renew My Copyright?
  A: No. Works created on or after January 1, 1978, are not subject to renewal registration (see Circular 15). As to works published or registered prior to January 1, 1978, … More
• Q: Do I Have To Use My Real Name On The Form? Can I Use A Stage Name Or A Pen Name?
  A: There is no legal requirement that the author be identified by his or her real name on the application form. If filing under a fictitious name, check the … More
• Q: How Do I Get My Work Into The Library Of Congress?
  A: Copies of works deposited for copyright registration or in fulfillment of the mandatory deposit requirement are available to the Library of Congress for its … More
• Q: I Would Like To Apply For A Copyright Registration For My Web Site, But It Consists Of Many Parts That Are Constantly Changing.
  A: You should be able to use a single application much like you would if you were to register a book. The problem lies with web sites that have relatively frequent … More