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N1X vs copyright registration
N1X vs government copyright registration
Affordable evidence for every stage of your work
Copyright and copyright registration are different. Copyright generally arises automatically in an eligible original work. N1X records dated digital evidence; government registration records a work’s particulars in the statutory register. They serve different purposes and can be used together.
₹149 per work
Keep the original in a private vault with a signed, verifiable certificate. A practical option for occasional submissions.
₹499/month · unlimited
N1X Pro includes unlimited file-vaulted certificates, with no separate payment at each upload. Ideal for regular drafts and releases.
Evidence tied to identity
Mandatory email and PAN/GSTIN verification connects the submission to a verified name. File fingerprints make later content changes detectable.
| What matters | N1X digital evidence | Government registration |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | A signed record of an exact file’s existence at a recorded time | An entry of a work’s particulars in the government Register of Copyrights |
| Issued by | N1X Copyright Evidence Bureau | Registrar of Copyrights, Government of India |
| Evidence you receive | SHA-256 fingerprint, signed timestamp, verification QR and PDF certificate | Registration particulars; register entries are prima facie evidence under Section 48 |
| Process | Verify email and PAN/GSTIN, submit your work, pay and await admin approval | Submit an application, supporting documents and fee; objection period and examination apply |
| Drafts & revisions | Record individual drafts, releases and final files as your work develops | Each registration application is for one work; changes in registered particulars have a separate process |
| Verification | Public receipt verification and exact-file fingerprint matching | Inspection of the Register and certified copies or extracts |
| Cost | ₹149/work; Pro ₹499/month or ₹4499/year | Official fee: ₹500 for ordinary literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works; ₹2,000 for literary/artistic works used or capable of use with goods or services. Other categories have different fees. |
These are different services, not equivalent certificates. Official application fees exclude any professional assistance. Sources: Government fee schedule · Copyright Act, Sections 44–48 · Registration rules. Checked 7 November 2026.
Why choose N1X
A strong fit for creators who keep creating
Document the journey, not just the final work
Record a manuscript draft, artwork revision, software release or music demo. Each receipt identifies the exact file version held at the recorded time, creating a useful chronology before and after you share it.
Share proof without publishing the original
Vaulted originals are private to your account. Share a receipt or verification badge so clients and collaborators can check the record without receiving your unpublished file.
Keep the evidence connected
A signed PDF, receipt ID, file fingerprint and public verification page belong to the same record. Original-file matching helps confirm that the file presented later is the one recorded.
Combine evidence with registration when needed
Choose government registration when you need a statutory Register of Copyrights entry. Keep N1X receipts alongside it to document drafts, revisions and file-specific dates. Neither route guarantees the outcome of a dispute.
The affordability, explained
A predictable budget for evidence
For an occasional work, pay ₹149 for a file-vaulted certificate. For frequent submissions, N1X Pro is ₹499 per month or ₹4499 per year, with unlimited certificates and no per-upload payment.
If you record 10 works in a month, Pro’s ₹499 subscription averages ₹49.90 per certificate. This is an illustration based on 10 submissions, not a separate per-certificate price.
Your verified profile is required before issuance. Every paid order, including Pro activation, waits for admin approval. Once Pro is active, you do not pay separately at each upload.
Start with a 15-day free fingerprint-receipt trial. Without an upgrade, trial receipts stop verifying after 15 days and are removed 15 days later.
N1X Copyright Evidence Bureau · A unit of N1X Tech Services Organisation · GSTIN 32COBPM9612R1ZH