How do I register my lyrics, composition, or sound recording with the USCO?

For complete information about the copyright registration process, you can visit https://www.copyright.gov/registration/. 

To register your lyrics, composition, or sound recording, you must submit the following to the USCO: 

1. A completed online application form, which can be accessed at https://www.copyright.gov/registration/. 
• Choose “Work of the Performing Arts”  for registering lyrics or composition only, or Select Form PA if submitting offline
• Choose “Sound Recording” option for the “Type of Work” designation for registering just the sound recording, or registering both the sound recording and the composition/lyrics (only if you own both), or select Form SR if submitting offline
2. The filing fee
• Check the USCO website for the latest fees
3. A deposit of your work 
• This can be a digital file uploaded through the online registration system 

You can also register a group of musical works or sound recordings if they are on the same album, and learn more about the registration process at https://www.copyright.gov/registration/performing-arts/ or the following circulars issued by the copyright office: 

Copyright Registration of Musical Compositions and Sound Recordings: https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ56a.pdf

Copyright Registration of Musical Compositions: https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ50.pdf

Copyright Registration of Sound Recordings: https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ56.pdf