How to Copyright Poetry

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Go to https://www.copyright.gov/registration/.. Click on "Literary Works" to start the process for poetry.. Create a username and password for eCO.

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Go to https://www.copyright.gov/registration/.

Step 1

Go to https://www.copyright.gov/registration/.

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Click on "Literary Works" to start the process for poetry.

Step 2

Click on "Literary Works" to start the process for poetry.

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Create a username and password for eCO.

Step 3

Create a username and password for eCO.

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Select "Next" after you submit all required information.

Step 4

Select "Next" after you submit all required information.

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Click on "Standard Application" under the "Register a Work" heading.

Step 5

Click on "Standard Application" under the "Register a Work" heading.

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Complete the online application, eCO (electronic Copyright Office).

Step 6

Complete the online application, eCO (electronic Copyright Office).

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Complete payment on the website.

Step 7

Complete payment on the website.

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Submit your work via electronic upload.

Step 8

Submit your work via electronic upload.

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Mail in copies of your work instead of submitting electronically, if desired.

Step 9

Mail in copies of your work instead of submitting electronically, if desired.

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Print out the Basic Application by visiting https://www.copyright.gov/forms/.

Step 10

Print out the Basic Application by visiting https://www.copyright.gov/forms/.

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Follow the instructions outlined on the Form TX.

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Follow the instructions outlined on the Form TX.

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Fill out all required information.

Step 12

Fill out all required information.

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Write out a check or money order for $50 to cover filing feels.

Step 13

Write out a check or money order for $50 to cover filing feels.

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Print out a copy of your work.

Step 14

Print out a copy of your work.

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Mail in the application, fee, and deposit materials to Library of Congress Copyr

Step 15

Mail in the application, fee, and deposit materials to Library of Congress Copyright Office.

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