General Information
- Q: What is Title Registry?
- A: Title Registry is a service that allows users to register original titles (books, plays, proposals, screenplays, etc.) for authentication, storage, and potential transfer of electronic documents and files. It establishes a recordable date of registration.
- Q: Who can use Title Registry?
- A: Anyone who has created an original literary work in any tangible form can register their work documents.
- Q: Is Title Registry the same as US Copyright Registration?
- A: No. While all work is copyrighted upon creation according to US Copyright law, Title Registry is a separate, private service. US Copyright registration is with the US Copyright Office.
- Q: Does Title Registry registration give the same legal protections as US Copyright Office registration?
- A: No. Title Registry provides proof of registration date of copyrighted documents but does not offer the same legal standing as registration with the US Copyright Office.
- Q: What is the benefit of registering with Title Registry if I already have copyright?
- A: Title Registry provides a verifiable date stamp of your work’s existence, which can be useful as evidence of initial creation, for public or private use.
Registration Details
- Q: What types of documents can I register?
- A: You can register original titles such as books, plays, proposals, screenplays, and other literary works in tangible form.
- Q: How many documents can I register?
- A: You can register as many original titles as you need. You can add to your account at any time.
- Q: Is there a limit to the file size of documents I can register?
- A: (This is not specified in the text but should be addressed.) You should contact customer support to inquire about file size limits.
- Q: What is the duration of the registration with Title Registry?
- A: Your original copyrighted title is registered in our registry, for the duration of the Registry, but subject to change or changes.
- Q: How long does the US Copyright last?
- A: The copyright duration is in accordance with US Copyright Law.
Fees and Services
- Q: How much does it cost to register a title?
- A: One fee secures the registration of your original copyrighted work.
- Q: Are there any ongoing storage fees?
- A: No storage fees at this time.
Technical and Account Information
- Q: How do I access my registered documents?
- A: Login to your Title Registry Account. All registered documents are viable through your account.
- Q: What file formats are accepted for registration?
- A: Jpg, PDFs, PNG,
- Q: What happens if I need to update a Registered document?
- A: Each document has its own registration. If you change a document, you need to create a new registration for that document giving each document a unique name. Each registered document will appear in Account as registered, with unique name and TR#. Each document will incur a registration fee.
- Title Example: Document_1999 Registration Date: 1/12/2025
- New Document Title: Document_1999_1 Registration Date: 3/12/2025
- Q: How do I contact Title Registry support?
- A: Email inquiries to- info@titleregistry.net