Application Preparation:
- Cost: $250 - $600+
- Timing: 1 hour to 14 days
Copyright Office Fees:
- Cost: $35 - $65+
Total:
- Cost: $285 - $665+
- Timing: 1 hour to 14 days
Copyright Office processing:
- Timing: within 6 months for electronically-filed applications
- Timing: within 26 months for paper-filed applications
Caveats:
- U.S. works and applications only.
- Ranges cover only the most common activities for single work and form.
- Ranges do not include counseling, opinions, exceptional needs, or certain potential expenses, such as translation costs, express mail, travel, or additional government fees.
- Keep in mind that expenses, the amount of attorney time required, and provider availability can vary widely depending on the specifics of a particular situation, and thus total costs and durations could differ significantly from these ranges.
- Consequently, rather than relying on these figures, please talk to us to obtain cost and timing ranges that reflect your particular situation.
More information is available from The U.S. Copyright Office at https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-register.html