How to Register Copyright in Indonesia: Complete 2025 Guide

Are you a content creator, artist, software developer, or business innovator in Indonesia looking to protect your intellectual work? Understanding how to register copyright in Indonesia is a crucial step toward safeguarding your creative rights.

While protection begins automatically when a work is created, official registration significantly boosts your legal position, especially in infringement disputes.

Also read: What Works Are Not Protected by Copyright in Indonesia?

Required Documents for Indonesia Copyright Registration

Copyright is an exclusive legal right granted to creators to control how their creative works are used. According to Law No. 28 Year 2014, it includes literary, artistic, musical, cinematic, and software works, among others.

In Indonesia, copyright follows the declarative principle, meaning it exists the moment the work is fixed in tangible form. However, registering your copyright with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) offers formal recognition and stronger legal backing.

To register, prepare the following:

• Completed Application Form (from DGIP or e-Hakcipta site)
• National Identity Card (KTP) of applicant and creator
• Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP)
• Power of Attorney (if applicable)
• Copy or sample of the work (under 5MB for upload)
• Statement Letter (template available from DGIP)
• Proof of Payment

📌 For files over 5MB, send them physically to the DGIP office within 3 days after online submission.

Registration Fees

Fees depend on the type of work but are generally affordable. A payment code will be generated during the online process.

Also read: What Happens to Copyright After the Owner Dies in Indonesia?

Step-by-Step: Register via e-Hakcipta

Indonesia’s digital copyright system allows for full online registration. Here’s how:

1. Create an Account

• Go to e-hakcipta.dgip.go.id
• Register by filling out the “Pendaftaran User Hak Cipta”
• Receive your credentials via email

2. Submit Application

• Log in and access the copyright registration section
• Fill in work details and upload required documents
• Review and submit

3. Pay the Fee

• Use the system-generated payment code to complete your transaction
• Pay via available banking methods

4. Wait for Verification

• DGIP examines documents and content
• This can take a few weeks depending on workload

5. Download Your Certificate

• Once approved, download your certificate from the e-Hakcipta dashboard
• This certificate serves as formal verification of your registration

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After Registration: Maintaining Copyright

• Duration: Lifetime of the creator + 70 years; 50 years from publication for corporate works.
• Enforcement: Monitor and act against unauthorized use.
• Territorial Rights: Valid only within Indonesia unless registered elsewhere.

Also read; What Is the Difference Between a Copyright and a Patent?

By following this guide, Indonesian creators can confidently secure their creative rights. Whether you’re a solo artist or a tech startup, registering your copyright is a crucial layer of protection in the digital economy.

References:

1. Directorate General of Intellectual Property, e-Hakcipta DGIP Portal
2. Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright, Indonesia