1412.8 Special Handling Fees The U.S. Copyright Office offers expedited handling of applications and documents, as well as requests for searches, certifications, or other services.

1412.7 Cancellation of Registration in Cases of Dishonored Checks When a check received in payment of the filing fee is returned to the U.S. Copyright

1412.6 Refunds The U.S. Copyright Office will not refund fees submitted for applications for basic, supplementary, or renewal registration, including mask works and vessel designs,

  1412.5 Deposit Accounts   The U.S. Copyright Office maintains a system of deposit accounts for the convenience of those who frequently use the Office’s

1412.4 Acceptable Forms of Payment The U.S. Copyright Office has issued regulations regarding acceptable forms of payment for filing fees. See 37 C.F.R. § 201.6

  1412.3 Submitting Filing Fees   When filing claims via the U.S. Copyright Office’s electronic registration system, the applicant will be prompted to provide payment

  1412.2 Where to Find Specific Filing Fee Information   The U.S. Copyright Office publishes its fee schedule in Section 201.3 of Title 37 of

  1412.1 Statutory Basis for Setting Filing Fees   Since 1997, the U.S. Copyright Office has undertaken a series of studies to determine what fees

1412 Filing Fees

1411 Waivers As discussed above, applicants must use an online application to register an architectural work, a group of unpublished works, a group of photographs,