Copyright Office will only accept digital royalty payments

The US Copyright Office is proposing to require all royalty payments to be made through Pay.gov, a government online payment system. This means creators and publishers will no longer be able to send physical checks or other non-digital payments for royalties.

For decades, many creators and publishers have sent physical checks to the Copyright Office for royalty payments. This shift to an online-only system removes that option entirely. It streamlines the process for the government but could create a hurdle for those less familiar with digital transactions.