How Long Does It Take to Register a Copyright?

The process of copyright registration usually takes around 2 to 3 months, but this can vary depending on different factors.

After submitting your application, you will receive a diary number, and a mandatory 30-day waiting period begins. During this time, others can object if they believe the work should not be registered under your name.
– If no objections are raised, the application moves to the examination stage.
– If an objection is filed, both parties will be given a chance to present their side before the Copyright Registrar decides whether to approve or reject the registration.

If there are any errors or missing details in your application, the examiner will ask for corrections. You will usually have 45 days to fix these issues.