Title 17 — CopyrightsRelease 119-73
§707 Copyright Office forms and publications
Title 17 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - COPYRIGHT OFFICE › § 707
Summary
The Register must regularly make and publish catalogs of all copyright registrations. The catalogs are broken into parts by types of works, and the Register decides the best format and how often to publish each part. The Register must give application forms and general information for free when asked and may publish other helpful lists. All Copyright Office publications go to depository libraries as specified under section 1905 of title 44. Copies not given free may be sold at prices that cover reproduction and distribution.
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Title 17, §707
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(a)The Register of Copyrights shall compile and publish at periodic intervals catalogs of all copyright registrations. These catalogs shall be divided into parts in accordance with the various classes of works, and the Register has discretion to determine, on the basis of practicability and usefulness, the form and frequency of publication of each particular part.
(b)The Register shall furnish, free of charge upon request, application forms for copyright registration and general informational material in connection with the functions of the Copyright Office. The Register also has the authority to publish compilations of information, bibliographies, and other material he or she considers to be of value to the public.
(c)All publications of the Copyright Office shall be furnished to depository libraries as specified under section 1905 of title 44, and, aside from those furnished free of charge, shall be offered for sale to the public at prices based on the cost of reproduction and distribution.
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17 U.S.C. § 707
Title 17 — Copyrights
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73