When you write a song in the Unites States, it's yours - you already own the copyright the moment it is fixed in tangible form. When you REGISTER your copyright with the United States Copyright Office you get critical legal protections:
♪ Statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed work (unregistered works are difficult to prove)
♪ Eligiblity to sue in federal court
♪ Public record of your ownership claim
You also receive the following rights under U.S. law:
♪ Reproduction rights to make copies of your work
♪ Derivative works: The right to make adaptations or works based on the original
♪ Distribution rights to sell or license your work
♪ Performance right to perform your work publicly
You can file yourself, but the application process involves selecting the correct form, properly classifying your work (as per USCO rules), correctly identifying claimants, and depositing submissions in the correct format. Mistakes can cause delays, rejections, or incomplete coverage.
That's why our clients choose us.
New Artist Setup
First recording + Copyright Registration ($500)
- OR -
Single Song
$145 (incl. gov fee and Studio service) One work OR sound recording ♪ Electronic filing ♪ Certificate copy
- OR -
Single Song (Full Protection)
$195 (incl. gov fee and Studio service) One work, protects song AND recording ♪ Electronic filing ♪ Certificate copy
Album Release Package
Mix/Master + Copyright Registration ($600)
- OR -
EP Bundle
$295 (incl. gov fee and Studio service) 3-6 songs
♪ Same as Single Song Priority handling
- OR -
Full Album
$395 (incl. group fee and Studio service) 7+ songs
FULL album registration Backup consultation
What's Covered?
♪ Form selection and classification
♪ Author and claimant identification
♪ Title and publication information
♪ Electronic deposit preparation
♪ Submission through the U.S. Copyright Office eCO system
♪ Confirmation and certificate tracking
♪ Copy of registration certicate delivered upon approval
NOTE: This service covers administractive filing process only. We DO NOT offer legal advice or representation in legal contexts. We CANNOT GUARANTEE the U. S. Copyright Office will accept your registration. For complex Rights situations, please contact an intellectual Property attorney.
How to get started:
1. Contact us to discuss what you are registering - a single, an EP, a full album, or both compositions and recordings.
2. Send your files - audio files (.WAV or .MP3) and lyrics or lead sheets, if applicable, in either .DOC or .PDF format.
3. We prepare and submit - your application through the U.S. Copyright Office's online filing system.
4. Certificate arrives and we deliver your official registration certificate to you when the Copyright Office issues it.
Prices reflect current U.S. Copyright Office filing fees as of 2026. Government fees are subject to change and may affect future pricing. Any changes will be communicated before filing.
