Copyright Office Forces Royalties Through Pay.gov Portal
Published Date: 3/31/2025
Rule
Summary
If you pay royalties to the Copyright Office, get ready to switch to Pay.gov for all payments. This new rule makes electronic payments the only way to pay, starting soon. It’s a simple, secure change that helps everyone pay on time and keep things running smoothly.
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Copyright Royalty Payments Must Use Pay.gov
If you pay royalties to the Copyright Office, you must pay all royalty fees using Pay.gov. The rule requires electronic payments only—checks or other payment methods are no longer allowed.
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