Processing time is currently taking longer than the eight to nine months from the time a complete submission is received in the Copyright Office.
Processing time to receive a completed certificate of registration is currently taking approximately 12 months from the time a complete submission is received in the Copyright Office and the record is opened in their database. The registration is effective, however, on the date of receipt of the submission. Once the process is completed, they will mail a certificate of registration. You do not need a copyright number or certificate in order to proceed with publication or other use of the material.
The U.S. Copyright office receive upwards of 10,000 pieces of mail a day -wow!
Kudos to the writers and musicians etc. they are getting smart and registering their work. So to all, do not get turned off due to the delay, keep doing the right thing and protect your work.
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