The Kenya Copyright Board registers copyright works of musical, audio visual, literary and artistic nature.
- The work must be of original authorship.
- The work should also be in tangible format, including digital format
- Two copies of the work should be submitted with the application form
- The application forms should be duly filled and commissioned by a Commissioner for Oaths.
- The application form should be submitted with registration fee of Ksh1000 per work. (The payment should be made at the Kenya Commercial Bank and the deposit slip remitted to KECOBO.)
- A Certificate shall be issued where the application is successful.
7 STEPS TO REGISTER YOUR COPYRIGHT WORKS ONLINE |
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1. Access the online copyright |
5. Make sure you attach your copyright works in step 8 of 9. In case you cannot attach your copyright works due to its nature e.g. large size, you will need to print out your CR1 Form available on step 9 of 9 after you submit your application, and deliver the said work together with the printed form to KECOBO offices. |
2. If you have never registered
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6. Make sure you include the correct payment reference on step 9 of 9 in case you paid via Mpesa
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3. Apply for your copyright from
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7. You will receive a provisional copyright registration certificate once your application is successful in your email. Hard copy certificate are available at KECOBO offices.
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4. Complete the 9 steps by filling
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NB: In case you need any further guidance or clarification kindly use KECOBO contacts available at the bottom part of the registration portal or contacts at: http://www.copyright.go.ke/about-us/contact-us.html section of our website |
To pay for the Registration of Copyright Works via MPesa;
- Go to m-pesa menu
- Select lipa na m-pesa
- Select paybill
- Enter paybill no. 522522
- Enter account number:
1104002450 - Enter amount
- Enter pin and send