# U.S. Copyright Office

The U.S. Copyright Office is the government registry where authors register copyrights and look up existing registrations.

- Canonical page: https://kdp123.com/t/copyright-office/
- Official site: https://www.copyright.gov
- Categories: ISBN, Copyright & Trademark
- Price: From $45 (Electronic registration: $45 for one work by a single author who is also the claimant (not made for hire), $65 standard application, $125 on paper.)
- Platforms: web
- Outputs KDP-ready files: Not stated
- Touches your KDP account: Not stated
- Official Amazon product: No
- Last checked: 2026-11-09

## Summary

The U.S. Copyright Office handles copyright registration in the United States and publishes guidance on what can be registered, including questions about AI-generated material. Registration is optional for copyright to exist but can matter if you ever need to enforce your rights. Fees are set by the Office; check its current fee schedule.

## Sources

- https://www.copyright.gov/about/fees.html