DMCA Takedown Notice Template

The official DMCA notice format with all legally required elements under 17 U.S.C. § 512. Use this template to ensure your takedown requests are valid and enforceable.

Official DMCA Notice Requirements

Under Section 512(c)(3) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a valid takedown notice must contain specific elements. Missing any required element can result in your notice being rejected.

Legal Requirements (17 U.S.C. § 512)2/6

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Complete DMCA Notice Template

This template includes all required elements. Replace bracketed sections with your information.

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Your full legal nameEmailPhoneFull addressYour original workWhere your original isInfringing URLs, one per line

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Official DMCA Notice Format

DMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE
Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)

Date: [Current Date]

To: [Name of Service Provider/DMCA Agent]
    [Address]
    [Email]

Re: Notice of Copyright Infringement

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, the undersigned, state UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that:

1. CONTACT INFORMATION
   Name: [Your Full Legal Name]
   Address: [Your Full Address]
   Email: [Your Email Address]
   Phone: [Your Phone Number]

2. IDENTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHTED WORK
   The copyrighted work at issue is:
   [Detailed description of your original work]

   Original location (if applicable):
   [URL where your original content can be found]

3. IDENTIFICATION OF INFRINGING MATERIAL
   The following material infringes my copyright and must be removed:

   URL 1: [Full URL of infringing content]
   URL 2: [Full URL of infringing content]
   [Add additional URLs as needed]

4. GOOD FAITH STATEMENT
   I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner
   complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or
   the law.

5. ACCURACY STATEMENT
   The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of
   perjury, I am the owner, or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner,
   of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

6. SIGNATURE

   ___________________________________
   [Your Full Legal Name]
   [Your Title, if acting as agent]

   Date: [Current Date]

Important Notes

Perjury Warning

Filing a false DMCA notice is perjury under federal law. You can face legal consequences including monetary damages if you knowingly misrepresent that material is infringing. Only file notices for content you legitimately own the copyright to.

Counter-Notice Rights

The alleged infringer has the right to file a counter-notice disputing your claim. If they do, you have 10-14 business days to file a lawsuit or the content may be restored. Be prepared to defend your claim.

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