Title 17, CopyrightsRelease 119-110

§707 Copyright Office Forms and Publications

Title 17 › CHAPTER 7 — COPYRIGHT OFFICE › § 707

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Register of Copyrights must publish catalogs of all copyright registrations. The catalogs are divided by types of works, and the Register decides how often and in what form each part is published based on practicality and usefulness. The Register must also provide application forms and general information free on request and may publish other helpful materials. All Copyright Office publications go to the depository libraries named in section 1905 of title 44; publications not given free may be sold to the public at prices that cover reproduction and distribution.

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Title 17, §707

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(a)Catalog of Copyright Entries.—
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)Other Publications.—
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)Distribution of Publications.—
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

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110