Protecting Your Screenplay
  • WGA Registration (Writers Guild of America) is easy as can be: Just CLICK HERE and a new window will open linking to their online registration site.
    • Note: WGA registration only lasts 5 Yrs.

  • US Copyright - This registration is more difficult as the material must to be delievered in hard copy along with a US bank draft (cheque) for $45.00 USD and a signed Form PA. To help screenwriter's with thier first US Copyright we now offer a full US Copyright package including filing assistance, printing and delivery for just $99.00 USD (does not include copyright fee).
    • Note: US Copyright last until you are DEAD + 75 yrs.
HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT EXPRESS PREMIUM SERVICE

U.S. Copyright for Screenplays & Treatments
Please follow these simple instructions:
  1. Download US Copyright Form PA (Performing Arts).

  2. Follow the instructions until your Form PA is completed.
      Having trouble? See if our example helps.

    EXAMPLE of FORM PA filled out for a SCREENPLAY

      You can also visit FAQ's for immediate assistance.

  3. EMAIL, Fax or Post us a copy of your completed form to:

    Hollywood Script Express
    38 Dudley Avenue
    Venice Beach, CA 90291
    FAX: 00 +1 310 857 6956
    * Make sure to include your email address on your fax or letter!


  4. Our Professional Screenwriters will then review your Form PA and advise of any changes necessary.

  5. We then enclose in your copyright package and return to you:

    • An annotated copy of your Form PA indicating any changes necessary.
    • A fresh copy of the material (Script, Treatment, Outline).
    • A fully paid PRIORITY MAIL envelope addressed to the US Copyright office.
    • A USPS tracking number.

  6. Once your package arrives all YOU have to do is:

    • Sign the corrected Form PA in ink.
    • Enclose a check for $45.00 made out to REGISTER OF COPYRIGHTS
    • Put everything into the pre-paid evelope and drop it off at your local post office.

    Your US copyright registration becomes effective on the day that the Copyright Office RECEIVES your application which you can verify using your USPS online tracking number.
  7. NOTE if you are an OVERSEAS customer please EMAIL us for info on how we can include your FEE and signature on your behalf.