Compare Your Options

How Does Easy2257 Compare?

There are three ways to handle 2257 compliance: do it yourself, hire a lawyer, or use a COR service. Here's how they stack up on cost, privacy, and effort.

FeatureDIY (Self-Manage)Compliance LawyerEasy2257
Custodian of RecordsYou (your home address)Their office addressEasy2257 address
Your address stays private
Monthly costFree (+ office risk)$300-500/monthFrom $39.95/scene/scene
ID verificationManual (you check IDs)Manual or outsourcedAutomated bank-grade (Veriff)
Fraud detection
Digital signaturesVaries
Record storageFiling cabinet / your computerTheir office filesAES-256 encrypted cloud
24/7 record accessOnly when you're availableBusiness hours only
Audit-ready reportsManual preparation
Returning talent carry-over
Automated reminders
Talent self-service portal
Backup & disaster recoveryYour responsibilityVariesMulti-region AWS backups
Setup timeHours/daysDays/weeksUnder 10 minutes

Option 1: Do It Yourself

You can designate yourself as Custodian of Records, collect IDs manually, and store records on your own. It's free - but the hidden costs are significant.

  • Your home address becomes public - displayed on every piece of content
  • You must be available during business hours to produce records on demand
  • Manual ID checks can't detect sophisticated fakes
  • If records are lost or damaged, you're non-compliant

Option 2: Hire a Compliance Lawyer

Some producers hire attorneys or compliance professionals to serve as their COR. This keeps your address private, but comes at a steep price.

  • Your home address stays private
  • $300-500/hour for attorney time, $200-500/month for ongoing service
  • Records only accessible during their business hours
  • ID verification still manual or outsourced at additional cost

Option 3: Easy2257 (Recommended)

A complete COR service with automated ID verification, digital record-keeping, and encrypted cloud storage - all for a fraction of the cost.

  • Your home address stays private - our address goes on your content
  • From $39.95/scene/scene - no monthly commitment required
  • Bank-grade ID verification with facial comparison catches fakes
  • Records accessible 24/7 - not limited to business hours
  • AES-256 encrypted cloud storage with multi-region backups
  • Set up in under 10 minutes

The Choice Is Clear

Replace a $2-5K/month records office or $300/hour lawyer with automated compliance from $39.95/scene/scene.