If you want a copyright for something is it secure and how do you go about it?

Question

If you want a copyright for something is it secure and how do you go about it?

Answer 1

You get a form from the US Copyright office, send in your item and your money, and you'll have a copyright. All the info you need is here:

http://www.copyright.gov/

Answer 2

In the UK, you apply at the Patents Office in Newport Gwent.

Answer 3

You can also use online copyright services which are a lot cheaper and you don't have to live in the US. If you want to get the copyright to a song or find out how to copyright photos etc. you should check out http://www.provemycopyright.com.