Special handling is the expedited processing of an online or paper application for registration of a claim to copyright or for the recordation of a document pertaining to copyright. It is granted in certain circumstances to those who have compelling reasons for this service. It is subject to the approval of the chief of the Receipt Analysis and Control Division, who must consider the workload of the Copyright Office at the time the request is made.

For most filings, it is best to register online http://www.copyright.gov/eco/

Special Handling requests may also be hand-delivered to the Copyright Information Section, LM-401 of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave, SE.

Note, however, that some types of filings must be mailed. In those cases, use one of the following addresses:

Special Handling
Copyright RAC Division
PO Box 71380
Washington, DC 20024‑1380

Note. Packages exceeding 12" ´ 18" ´ 4" in size should be sent to the following address:
Special Handling
Department 100
Washington, DC 20540

Important: These are U.S. Postal Service mailboxes. Delivery to these addresses should be by way of the U.S. Postal Service rather than by a private carrier. Express, registered, or certified mail options that have tracking capability are recommended.

Special handling of a registration requires a special handling fee in addition to the registration fee. Likewise, special handling for recording a document(s) requires a special handling fee in addition to the fee for recording the document(s). Note: Copyright Office fees are subject to change. For current fees, please check the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov, write the Copyright Office, or call (202) 707 3000. For more information, see Circular 10, Special Handling or contact the Office by telephone: 202 707-3000 or toll free at 1-877-476-0778. The citation is 37 CFR §201.15:

Revised: 21-Sep-2010