Register your screenplay before you pitch it
The moment you send a script to a producer, the question becomes who had it first. ProofScript answers it before you hit send: your screenplay is timestamped on the Bitcoin blockchain and you get a certificate anyone can verify — in minutes, from your browser.
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How it works
Your script is fingerprinted on your device
Your browser computes a SHA-256 fingerprint of the file. When you register on its own, the screenplay itself is never uploaded — only the fingerprint leaves your device.
The fingerprint is anchored to Bitcoin
ProofScript submits the fingerprint through OpenTimestamps to the Bitcoin blockchain. Confirmation usually takes one to two hours, after which the date is fixed for good.
You get a certificate
A Certificate of Script Timestamp with the fingerprint, the Bitcoin block and a QR code, plus a certificate under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 for use as electronic evidence.
Anyone can verify it, without an account
A producer, a lawyer or a court can check the certificate number, the fingerprint or the file itself on the verification page — and can check the proof independently of ProofScript with the open-source OpenTimestamps tools.
What a registration proves — and what it does not
It proves that this exact file existed no later than the moment it was anchored. Change one character and the fingerprint changes, so nobody — including us — can backdate a script or swap the file later. It does not prove who wrote it; that is why you register before anyone else sees it.
Want the full picture on protecting a script in India? Read the 2026 guide, SWA registration vs blockchain timestamping and how to pitch without getting your script stolen.
Common questions
How do I register a screenplay in India?
Create a free ProofScript account, upload your screenplay and pay the registration fee. The script is fingerprinted in your browser, anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain, and you receive a certificate you can show before you pitch. You can also register a draft directly from ScriptPad.
Is this the same as copyright registration?
No. In India copyright exists the moment you write the work; registration with the Copyright Office or a writers' association is a separate, optional step. ProofScript proves that this exact file existed at a specific time — the evidence you need if someone later claims your idea was theirs. It does not verify who the author is.
How is this different from SWA registration?
They answer different questions and many writers use both. Our guide compares them side by side, including cost, speed and what each proves.
Should I register every draft?
Each registration proves one exact file. If your script changes materially before you pitch it, register the new draft too — revisions are linked to the original and cost less than a first registration.
Is my screenplay uploaded or stored?
Not when you register on its own: only the SHA-256 fingerprint is sent. If you also order an analysis, the file is uploaded for that analysis.
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