United States of America copyright office

The United States Copyright Office, located at 101 Independence Avenue in Washington DC, manages intellectual property rights across all 50 states. Operating from the Library of Congress, the office handles:

• Copyright registration and recordation
• Policy guidance and regulatory information
• Statutory licensing administration
• Public records maintenance

With direct services available through its website and physical location in the nation’s capital, the Copyright Office supports creators from New York to California, maintaining the largest database of registered works in North America.