Ch. 15
15.2.2
15.2.2
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15.2.1
Certifying officer.(cont'd)
III.
"The absence or the Register"
a.
The "absence" or the Register, in this sense, refers to an indefinite or protracted period during which circumstances such as a serious illness or a special appointment to another job have actually left the position vacant. It does not refer to cases such as those where the Register is still occupying the position but is on leave or is representing the government at an international conference.
b.
The Librarian at Congress will determine whether a particular situation constitutes "the absence of the Register" and will provide for the certification of documents during such a period.
15.2.2.
Nature and kinds of certified documents.
I.
Nature or a certified document. A certified document is an official paper attesting to one or more tacts, bearing the seal of the Copyright Office and issued in the name of the Register of Copyrights or other authorized certifying officer. (See topic 15.2.1.) A document that lacks either the name or the seal is not properly certified.
II.
Kinds of certified document.
a.
Original certificates. Certain certified documents are issued. as a matter or course, with no separate fee for certification.
1.
Original certificates of registration, see Part 15.1.
2.
Assignments and other recorded documents, which are returned to the sender with a
certificate of recordation.
