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Copyright Office application forms are available in PDF format and are best viewed with the latest, free Adobe Acrobat Reader program. Fill-in versions may be completed online and then printed. To save forms, you must use the full version of Adobe Acrobat.

Forms submitted to the Copyright Office must be clear, legible, and on good quality 8.5-inch by 11-inch white paper. The office produces completed registration certificates by scanning the submitted applications. Thus, poorly printed applications will result in poor quality registration certificates.

Important Printing Instructions:
  • Print forms head to head (top of page 2 is directly behind the top of page 1).
  • Use BOTH SIDES of a single sheet of paper. (Note: Short Forms are one-sided.)
  • Dot-matrix printer copies are not acceptable.
  • Inkjet printer copies require enlarging if you use the Shrink to Fit Page option.
  • To achieve best results, use a Laser Printer.
  • For more information, read Printing Solutions for PDF forms.
You may also request Forms by Mail.

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Form TX - For published or unpublished non-dramatic literary works
Form TX w/instructions
Short Form TX - Simplified version of Form TX
Form PA - For published or unpublished works of the performing arts
Form PA w/instructions
Short Form PA - Simplified version of Form PA
Form SR - For published or unpublished sound recordings
Form SR w/instructions
Form VA - For published or unpublished works of the visual arts
Form VA w/instructions
Short Form VA - Simplified version of Form VA
Form GR/PPh/CON - Group registration of published photographs continuation sheet
Form SE - For serials (newspapers, magazines, newsletters, annuals, journals, etc.)
Form SE w/instructions
Short Form SE - Simplified version of Form SE
Form SE/Group - For registration of a group of serials
Form G/DN - For registration of a group of daily newspapers
Form RE - For claims to renewal of copyright
Form RE w/instructions
Form RE/CON - Continuation form to be used only in conjunction with RE application form
Addendum to Form RE - For all works published between January 1, 1964, and December 31, 1977,
that were not registered during their first 28-year term. Must accompany form RE.
Form GATT - For restored works under the URAA
Form GATT/GRP - GATT group registration form
Form GATT/CON - Continuation form to be used only in conjunction with GATT application form
Form MW w/instructions - For registration of mask works which is fixed in a
semiconductor chip product
Form MW/CON Non Fill-in version - Continuation sheet to be used only in conjunction with MW
application form
Form CA - To correct an error or amplify the information given in a registration
Form CA w/instructions
Form CON - Continuation sheet to be used only in conjunction with basic application Forms CA, PA,
SE, SR, TX, and VA only
Form GR/CP w/instructions Non Fill-in version - An adjunct application to be used for a group of contributions
to periodicals in addition toan application Form TX, PA, VA
Document Cover Sheet - Cover sheet for use when submitting documents for recordation.

Cable Statement of Account Forms — Forms for semiannual accounting periods beginning July 1, 2000.

SA1-2 Short Form - For use by cable television systems whose semiannual
gross receipts are less than $379,600
SA3 Long Form - For use by cable television systems whose semiannual
gross receipts are $379,600 or more
Old Cable Statement of Account Forms - For use by cable television systems whose semiannual
gross receipts are $379,600 or more

Satellite Statement of Account Forms

SC-2004 Form - For Secondary Transmissions by Satellite Carriers for Private Home Viewing

Notice of Use Form

M-269 Form - Notice of Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License

Licensing Electronic Funds Transfer Form — For use by statutory licensees to receive refund payments via electronic funds transfer.

EFT Form

Vessel hull design Forms — For further information see Registration of Designs of Vessel Hulls.

Form D-VH Non Fill-in version - for registration of vessel hull designs
Form D-VH/CON Non Fill-in version - continuation sheet and for multiple designs



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