Note: For each song, you must
purchase license for at least
300 copies. We do not issue
fewer than 300 copies.
In most cases for a mechanical license the
current legal statutory amount for mechanical
licenses, which is 0.0910
For each song licensed we also assess a
$20 processing fee. (This fee is not required
if you are renewing a license).
An example of a calculation for a mechanical
license:
0.0910 x 500 (units) = $45.40
Processing fee = $20.00
Total $65.40
1. Select the song
2. Complete the form
3. Once we receive your completed form, we
will email you with the total amount due as
well as a secure link for your payment. (see
above for an example).
4. Once payment is received your license will
be emailed to you within 2 hours.
physical recordings (such as CDs) and
permanent digital downloads is 9.10 Cents
per copy for songs 5 minutes or less or 1.75
Cents per minute or fraction thereof, per copy
for songs over 5 minutes.
The statutory mechanical royalty rate for
ringtones is 24¢ per copy.
The rates for interactive streams and limited
downloads are determined by a number of
factors. These include service offering type,
licensee type, service revenue, recorded
content expense, and applicable performance
royalty expense. Contact us for a table of rates.