Music Copyright Information

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SMS wants to help you obtain a copyright for your original work and give you resources to locate others.

TO APPLY FOR A COPYRIGHT:
See the Library of Congress copyright section of their web site.

TO RESEARCH WHO OWNS A COPYRIGHT:
The following resources track copyrights for different type of music related work:
BMI, 212-586-2000, or 1-800-925-8451
ASCAP, 212-321-6160
SESAC, 212-586-3450
Harry Fox Agency
BMG

OTHER SONGWRITING & INDUSTRY RESOURCES:
TAXI
American Songwriter
Songwriters Guild of America
Music Contracts

Note: The links above are provided by SMS for their educational value only. SMS does not specifically endorse any of the links.

If you have any questions, you might need to consult a copyright attorney. SMS does cannot provide legal information regarding your legal rights or responsibilities in reproducing or use of your music, nor does SMS file copyright paperwork for an artist.