Get Copyright Office Form Tx 2019-2025

This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to filling out the Copyright Office Form TX for the registration of nondramatic literary works. Whether you are registering a published or unpublished work, this comprehensive resource will support you in completing the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out your Copyright Office Form TX.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in SPACE 1 with the title of your work. Ensure this title is the same as that on your copies or phonorecords, as it will be crucial for future identification.
3. In SPACE 2, enter the name of the author(s). Include full legal names and consider whether the work is a 'work made for hire'. If so, provide the employer's name.
4. Fill out SPACE 3 with the year the work was created and, if applicable, the date and country of first publication.
5. In SPACE 4, list the copyright claimant's name and address. If this differs from the author, provide a brief explanation of ownership transfer.
6. Complete SPACE 5 to indicate if there has been previous registration for this work. Provide the number and date of any prior registration if applicable.
7. If your work is a derivative or compilation, complete SPACE 6, identifying any preexisting works your new work is based upon and what has been added.
8. In SPACE 7, indicate whether you have a Deposit Account with the Copyright Office. Fill out correspondence details in SPACE 7b.
9. Certify the application by signing in SPACE 8. Make sure to include the date of signing.
10. Finally, provide a legible return address in SPACE 9. After completing all sections, save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out your Copyright Office Form TX online today to protect your literary work.