Can I register my copyright online?

“Online registration through the electronic Copyright Office (eCO) is the preferred way to register basic claims.. Advantages of online filing include:

• a lower filing fee
• the fastest processing time
• online status tracking
• secure payment by credit or debit card, electronic check
• the ability to upload certain categories of deposits directly into eCO as electronic files

— U.S. Copyright Office, Circular 1

Advantages include:

• Lower filing fee of $35 for a basic claim (for online filings only)
• Fastest processing time
• Online status tracking
• Secure payment by credit or debit card, electronic check, or Copyright Office deposit account
• The ability to upload certain categories of deposits directly into eCO as electronic files
• Available 24 hours a day, except for routine maintenance every Sunday from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 AM Eastern Time

— U.S. Copyright Office, eCO Online System