Government Fee Schedule for Copyright Services
Official Fees for Compulsory Licenses, Registration, and Extracts
About Copyright Registration
Copyright is a legal right granted to the creator of original literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, cinematographic, and sound recording works. It protects the creator’s expression from unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, or commercial use.
Copyright registration provides official recognition of ownership and serves as strong legal evidence in case of infringement or disputes. Once registered, the copyright owner enjoys exclusive rights to use, publish, reproduce, and license the work, subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Registering a copyright not only safeguards intellectual property but also enhances the commercial value of creative works by enabling lawful licensing, assignment, and monetization.
Compulsory License Application Fees
| S.No. | For an Application for Compulsory License / Copyright Services | Government Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | License to republish a Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic work (Sections 31, 31A, 31B and 32A) | Rs. 5,000 /- per work |
| 2 | License to communicate any work to the public by broadcast (Section 31(1)(b)) | Rs. 40,000 /- per applicant / per station |
| 3 | License to republish a Cinematograph Film (Section 31) | Rs. 15,000 /- per work |
| 4 | License to republish a Sound Recording (Section 31) | Rs. 10,000 /- per work |
| 5 | License to perform any work in public (Section 31) | Rs. 5,000 /- per work |
| 6 | License to publish or communicate a work or its translation to the public (Section 31A) | Rs. 5,000 /- per work |
| 7 | License to publish a work in a format useful for persons with disability (Section 31B) | Rs. 2,000 /- per work |
| 8 | License to produce and publish a translation of a Literary or Dramatic work in any language (Sections 32 & 32A) | Rs. 5,000 /- per work |
| 9(a) | Registration of Copyright in a Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic work | Rs. 500 /- per work |
| 9(b) | Literary or Artistic work capable of being used in relation to goods or services (Section 45) | Rs. 2,000 /- per work |
| 10(a) | Change in particulars of copyright for Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic work | Rs. 200 /- per work |
| 10(b) | Change in particulars for works used in relation to goods or services (Section 45) | Rs. 1,000 /- per work |
| 11 | Registration of Copyright in a Cinematograph Film (Section 45) | Rs. 5,000 /- per work |
| 12 | Change in particulars of Copyright for Cinematograph Film | Rs. 2,000 /- per work |
| 13 | Registration of Copyright in a Sound Recording | Rs. 2,000 /- per work |
| 14 | Change in particulars of Copyright for Sound Recording | Rs. 1,000 /- per work |
| 15 | Extracts from Indexes (Section 47) | Rs. 500 /- per work |
| 16 | Extracts from Register of Copyrights (Section 47) | Rs. 500 /- per work |
| 17 | Certified copy of extract from Register or Indexes | Rs. 500 /- per copy |
| 18 | Certified copy of any other public document in custody of the Copyright Office | Rs. 500 /- per copy |
| 19 | Application for prevention of importation of infringing copies (Section 53) per place of entry | Rs. 1,200 /- per work |
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FAQ's on Copy Right
Your Questions Answered
What is the standard official fee for registering a basic Literary, Dramatic, or Musical work?
The standard government fee for filing an application for registration of copyright in a basic Literary, Dramatic, Musical, or Artistic work is ₹500 per work.
What is the fee for an Artistic work that is used in relation to goods or services?
If an Artistic work (e.g., a logo or packaging design) is used or is capable of being used in relation to any goods or services (similar to a Trademark), the official fee is higher, at ₹2,000 per work.
What is the official registration fee for a Cinematograph Film?
The official fee for filing an application for registration of copyright in a Cinematograph Film (which includes feature films, documentaries, short films, etc.) is ₹5,000 per work.
What is the official registration fee for a Sound Recording?
The official fee for filing an application for registration of copyright in a Sound Recording (which includes music tracks, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.) is ₹2,000 per work.
What is the fee for making a change in the particulars of a registered copyright?
The fee for an application to record a change in particulars (e.g., change of address, correction of minor errors) varies: ₹200 per work for basic Literary/Artistic work, and ₹1,000 per work if the work is related to goods/services or is a Sound Recording.
What is the fee for obtaining certified copies of documents from the Copyright Office?
For services like taking extracts from the indexes or the Register of Copyrights, or for obtaining a certified copy of an extract or any public document in the Registrar’s custody, the fee is ₹500 per copy/extract.
Is there a higher fee for corporate applicants compared to individuals?
No. Unlike Trademark registration, the official government fee structure for copyright registration in India is generally not tiered based on whether the applicant is an individual, small entity, or a large company. The fee depends solely on the type of work.
How is the payment of the official fee processed?
The official government fee must be paid through the official portal using the Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP / Bharat Kosh) payment gateway, or via Demand Draft/Indian Postal Order payable to the Registrar of Copyrights, New Delhi. E-filing and online payment are the preferred methods.
Who can obtain Copy right registration?
Any person or a business entity can obtain copyright registration. An individual can be an author, creator, musician, photographer, producer, painter, composer, or company.
Is it necessary to publish work before Copyrighting it?
Both Published as well as unpublished work can be registered, in case work is already published the details of the publishing are to be furnished with the application.
Can i do logo Copyright registration?
Yes, logo copyright registration can be done as artistic works under copyright law, providing legal protection against unauthorized use.
