Registering a DMCA agent costs $6
Websites and online services that want DMCA safe harbor protection must name an agent to receive takedown notices. The Copyright Office charges $6 to file that designation, and $6 to amend or resubmit it.
DMCA agent fee
| Designation of agent under 17 U.S.C. 512(c)(2) | $6 |
|---|---|
| Amendment of a designation | $6 |
| Resubmission of a designation | $6 |
The designation is filed online through the Copyright Office's DMCA Designated Agent Directory. 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.
What this price covers
The agent receives notices of claimed infringement for your site. It is one of the cheapest federal filings there is.
What changes your price
- Changes. Each amendment or resubmission is another $6.
Ways to pay less
- Keep your agent details up to date. Each change is only $6.
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 DMCA agent designation?
$6.
How much to update it?
$6 to amend or resubmit.