Registering a group of works costs $35 to $95
The Copyright Office lets you register some sets of works on one application for one fee. A group of unpublished works costs $85. A group of photographs costs $55. The songs on one album cost $65 together.
Group registration fees
| Group of unpublished works | $85 |
|---|---|
| Group of two-dimensional artworks | $85 |
| Group of published or unpublished photographs | $55 |
| Group of works published on an album of music | $65 |
| Group of short online literary works | $65 |
| Group of contributions to periodicals | $85 |
| Group of serials, per issue (minimum two issues) | $35 |
| Group of newspapers, newsletters or news website updates | $95 |
| Database mostly of photographs | $250 |
| Group of serials, two issues | $70 |
|---|---|
| 10 unpublished works one at a time on the Standard Application | $650 |
Each group option has its own rules about how many works, what type and who made them. In March 2026 the Copyright Office proposed raising its fees. That is only a proposal. The fees on this page are the ones in effect today. Sources: US Copyright Office, Fees; Federal Register, Copyright Office Fees, proposed rule (March 20, 2026).
What this price covers
Group options were made for creators who make many works, such as photographers, songwriters, bloggers and illustrators.
What changes your price
- Type of work. Each group type has its own fee.
- Published or not. Some groups are only for unpublished works.
Ways to pay less
- If your works fit a group, one group fee is usually far less than $65 per work.
- Read the group rules first. Works that do not fit get refused.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the US Copyright Office, the agency that sets it. Where we show a total, we only add up the agency's own listed fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses, and lawyer or filing service fees are not included. Fees can change, so check the agency's website before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is a group copyright registration?
$35 to $95, depending on the group type.
How much to copyright an album?
$65 for a group of works published on one album.