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15.4.2

Handling of fees for photoduplication and certification.(cont'd)

I.

(cont'd)

c.

When there is any doubt as to the correct photoduplication fee the material should be referred to the Photoduplication Service for an estimate.

II.

Before writing for a fee for a certified photo­ copy, the Office should examine the material to be copied and estimate the photoduplication fee as accurately as possible.

a.

A current schedule of Photoduplication Service fees is available for use as an enclosure to Copyright Office letters.

b.

In quoting photoduplication fees, it should be borne in mind that the Photoduplication Service charges an additional fee for postage and handling,

but that this fee is not charged if the material is certified by the Copyright Office.

c.

In appropriate cases, the Copyright Office will obtain an estimate from the Photoduplication Service before communicating with the applicant.

III.

No charge is made for certified documents pre­pared at the request of another government agency if needed for official purposes.

IV.

In exceptional cases, where the material is needed immediately for use in court or for simi­lar purposes, it may be possible to supply certified documents before the required fee has been received. The applicant will be billed for the material in such cases.