What can be registered with the Copyright House Department of Software Copyright Registration?

The following types of software and their sub-divisons can be registered:

• Application software

• Word Processing Software

• Spreadsheet Software

• Presentation Software

• Multimedia Software

• Web Browsers

• Educational Software

• Graphics Software

• Freeware

• System software

• Programming software

• Middleware

• Driver software

To register your software, please visit the Copyright House Department of Software Copyright Registration If you need to register works in a different department, then you can do so in an extra 2 accounts. The second and, if needed, third account are free of charge. Learn how to do this: Need more than one department to register your work?

Preparation before registration of your software

1. Put your files in a specific folder on your computer
2. Give the folder a clear descriptive name
3. Create your Copyright House account
4. Log into your secure registration area
5. Register your scripts one after the other
6. Download the certificate of registration for each script and store it in the same folder as the registered software on your device and USB stick

How to Apply

Application of a Department of Software Copyright Registration account takes about 5 - 10 minutes.

The steps are:

1. Fill out the Copyright House Department of Software Copyright Registration form
2. Log into your Secure registration area
3. Follow the steps of registration
4. Upload the software scripts into your account
5. Download the certificates of registration

To apply for a software copyright registration account, please visit:

Apply for a Copyright House Department of Software Registration Account