Licensing Fees
The Licensing Section in the Copyright Office administers the compulsory and statutory licenses in the Copyright Act (title 17 of the United States Code), Copyright Office Licensing Section service fees are subject to change. For current fees, check the Copyright Office website, email the Licensing Section at [email protected], or call (202)707-8150.
Licensing Fees
| Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| $15 | Cable statement of account SA1 form |
| $20 | Cable statement of account SA2 form |
| $725 | Cable statement of account SA3 form |
| $725 | Satellite statement of account |
| $50 | Statement of account amendment (cable television systems, satellite carriers and digital audio recording devices or media, 17 USC 111, 119, and 1003) |
| $75 | Recordation of a notice of intention to make and distribute phonorecords (17 USC 115) for first title. Paper filing: $20 for additional titles (per group of 10). Online filing: $10 for additional titles (per group of 100). |
| $50 | Recordation of certain contracts by cable television systems located outside the 48 contiguous states |
| $50 | Notice of use of sound recordings under statutory license (17 USC 112 and 114) |
| $50 | Amendment of 17 USC 112 and 114 notice |
| $0.50 | Photocopy made by staff (b&w) (per page, minimum $12) |
| $200 | Search report, per hour |
| $200 | Certification of search report |