PA Copyright form price increase!?

[Jay Rodriguez]

I was looking to see how much the fee for a PA form is now and it looks like it's up to $65 now. Is this right?

http://www.copyright.gov/forms/

2) Registration with Paper Forms
Paper versions of Form TX (literary works); Form VA (visual arts works); Form PA (performing arts works, including motion pictures); Form SR (sound recordings); and Form SE (single serials) are still available. The fee for a basic registration using one of these forms is $65 payable by check or money order. Form CON (continuation sheet for applications) is also still available in paper. These paper forms are not accessible on the Copyright Office website; however, staff will send them to you by postal mail upon request. Remember that online registration through eCO and fill-in Form CO (see above) can be used for the categories of works applicable to Forms TX, VA, PA, SR, and SE. See below for Group Registrations.


Man, I remember when it was $25 a few years ago and then $40 recently but now it looks like it's $65.

UPDATE: I feel so out of touch right now, lol. The new eCO forms are full digital with content uploads too and it costs $35.

 

[Jay Rodriguez]

Has anyone used the CO forms in place of the PA forms? It looks like it's the new way to go and it's a bit cheaper.

Registration with Fill-In Form CO
The next best option for registering basic claims is the new fill-in Form CO, which replaces Forms TX, VA, PA, SE, and SR. Using 2-D barcode scanning technology, the Office can process Form CO submissions (when properly completed by the submitter) more efficiently than paper forms. Simply complete Form CO on your personal computer, print it out, and mail it along with a check or money order and your deposit. The fee for a basic registration on Form CO is $50.

 

[Andrew McCarrick]

They're trying to force everybody over to Electronic Filing. It's only $35 to file with the electronic system.