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Does The US Copyright Office Have A List Of Public Domain Songs And Movies?

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Question: Does The US Copyright Office Have A List Of Public Domain Songs And Movies?
Answer: No, the US copyright office neither compile nor maintain such a list. A search of their records, however, may reveal whether a particular work has fallen into the public domain. They will conduct a search of their records by the title of a work, an author's name, or a claimant's name. The search fee is $65 per hour. You may also search the records in person without paying a fee
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