Frequently Asked Questions
How do I subscribe to NRS-Online.com ?
NRS-Online.com, the National Registration Service - Online, is no longer available
to the general public. As such, there is not
a subscription option. NRS-Online.com is currently provided to clients of Keith Frederick
and to those who had subscribed prior to the service being closed to the public.
I previously had a subscription to NRS-Online.com - how do I access the service now ?
Previous passwords should work on the
Login page. However,
if you have problems then try the
Password Reset feature. That
feature will send a Password Reset link to the electronic mail address associated with your
Account. If that does not work then please
Contact Support.
I previously had a subscription - are my items still stored ? Can I download them ?
All registered items going back to around mid-2010 should be visible
in your Account's Control Panel and listed under the specific Category in which
they were registered.
Items registered prior to that date should be listed in an Archive Page that can
be viewed within the Reports section of your Control Panel. Those items have been
stored offline. Hopefully, over the next twelve months (2023-2024), those items will
be moved back online.
With respect to downloading registered items from around mid-2010 until mid-July 2023,
links are available within the NRS-Online Settings Page. The items are stored in ZIP
Archive files.
Note:
the Download Links are OFF by default. Turning the links on will make the items available to anyone
with access to the link. It is highly suggested that you turn the links off after you have downloaded
your items.
As NRS-Online is not a storage service, the download links will likely be removed in the near future,
and will only be made available upon request. Moreover, it should be noted that items registered after
mid-July 2023 are not included in the download links.
Should I request support from within the NRS-Online
Control Panel or via the Contact page ?
All users of NRS-Online should use the Support feature
within the Control Panel. That will result in the fastest
response.
How do I know if an online registration was successful ?
After an online registration, the number of bytes received as well as the MD5 and SHA256 Digital Signatures of the electronic file will be reported. This information should be the same as the original file on your system. If you need assistance with computing an MD5 or SHA256 Signature on your
home computer then please submit a support request from within
your NRS-Online Control Panel.
Can I retrieve, update/change, or destroy registered items ?
Once an item has been registered, it may not be updated or changed. However, clients may request that items be destroyed. Retrieval of an item may occur so long as any delivery costs are borne by the
client. If an item is retrieved then the item will no longer be
considered registered. NRS-Online is not a storage service, so registered files are generally not
accessible on a real-time or even near immediate basis.
How large can electronic files be when registering online ?
The default limit is approximately 256 megabytes. However, this limit can be increased on a
per-request basis. Note, any online registration must complete within sixty (60) seconds
otherwise the request will fail. As such, the speed of the network connection may limit
the size of uploads. If you need assistance with extremely large uploads then please
send a Support Request from within the NRS-Online Control Panel.
Can I register domain names with NRS-Online.com ?
NRS-Online is not a domain name registration service, so domain names cannot be registered through NRS-Online.
Where are registered items stored ?
Items registered online are stored in Google Cloud. Physical
items are currently stored in a storage facility in the
State of Washington.
Are registered items kept confidential ?
Yes. Items registered with NRS-Online are not viewed unless a client requests an authentication.
How long has NRS-Online.com been in operation?
NRS-Online.com has been operating since 1999. Originally, it was a generally available
service providing both electronic and hardcopy registration service. Now, it focuses on
electronic registration but does handle physical registrations on an as-needed basis.
Do I need to register to create a copyright ?
Copyrights are automatically created when a work is produced,
so registration is not required. Registration is for protecting
a copyright, not creating a copyright. Visit the
US Copyright
Office for additional information.
What is the difference between NRS-Online and Federal registration ?
Federal registration is required for bringing a copyright
infringement lawsuit against another party. Moreover, Federal
registration, if it occurs within five years of initial publication
of the work, is considered prima facie evidence of
ownership of the copyright to the work.
NRS-Online is for registering a multitude of items that may or
may not qualify for US Copyright registration. NRS-Online is
suitable for registering final works as well as the entire trail
of evidence (drafts, notes, receipts, etc.) leading up to the
final work. This potentially gives the author additional evidence to support
their claim to authorship of any work as opposed to just simple possession of
the work.
Is NRS-Online.com still owned and operated by Drake Analytics, Inc. ?
No. As of late 2016, NRS-Online.com has been owned and operated by Keith Frederick,
a co-founder of Drake Analytics, Inc. and a California-licensed attorney. Drake Analytics,
Inc. was wound up in 2016 when one of its shareholders deanimated.
Can NRS-Online or Keith Frederick provide legal counsel or assistance in copyright infringement or other legal matters ?
The NRS-Online.com can only provide authentication support and cannot
provide legal counsel. Having a subcription to NRS-Online.com does
not imply an attorney-client relationship with Keith Frederick.