The US Copyright Office keeps them at the Library of Congress in Washington DC.
Registering a Copyright OnlineYes, you can. Go to this website: http://www.copyright.gov/forms/ which is the Electronic Copyright Office.
Forms for copyright registration are available at the link below. Bear in mind registration is not required for protection.
Most copyright societies have online application forms. There may be a registration fee.
The only way to register for a copyright in the US is through the Copyright Office within the Library of Congress. See the link below for information and forms.
Generally, no. However, Congress occasionally changes the law to give back copyright to lapsed works. Detailed information on laws, procedures, etc. and forms for copyright are on the Copyright Office website.
In the US, the Copyright Office only accepts forms through the mail or via their online registration system, eCo.
The Library of COngress www.loc.gov keeps all of the copyright records.
Just ask. Contact the copyright holder in writing; many rightsholders have online forms to simplify the process.
Yup. Translating in another language is almost the same as covering it, because the melody keeps the same. And a song with copyright you can't cover, its against article 21 paragraph 4 of the copyright law of USA.
First, I would start with asking around your peers or other business professionals. I myself do not know where to find copyright forms, but the state business bureau in your state should help you find all the necessary paperwork.
Ask them in writing. Many rightsholders have online forms to facilitate this.
Registration is not required for protection, and is not available in some countries. Visit the website of the copyright office for your country to see if registration is available. If it is through the copyright office directly, their web site will supply explicit directions and forms; if it is through a private registration system, the copyright office will provide links.