How do I contact ASCAP?
Please call 1-800-95ASCAP (1-800-952-7227) to speak with a representative from ASCAP’s Member Services department.
Where is ASCAP headquarters?
New York, NY
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers/Headquarters
How much does it cost to register a song with ASCAP?
Are there any costs associated with ASCAP membership? There is a one-time, $50 fee for each application submission. This fee is non-refundable, but ASCAP does not charge annual dues or fees.
Does ASCAP membership expire?
Once your works are removed from the ASCAP repertory, ASCAP will continue to pay you domestic royalties attributable to performances under Licenses-in-Effect, until those licenses expire. ASCAP will not pay you domestic royalties from any other sources.
What is IPI number ASCAP?
Interested Party Information
What’s an IPI number? An Interested Party Information (IPI) number is a unique, international identification number, usually 9–11 digits long. IPIs are assigned to songwriters, composers and music publishers that own the rights to music.
Does ASCAP pay YouTube Views?
YouTube pays ASCAP a licensing fee for the right to perform our members’ music in YouTube videos*. We then distribute those fees to ASCAP members as royalties. We distribute 88 cents of every dollar we collect back to our members as royalties.
How do I find my IPI Distrokid number?
Your IPI number is available in the repertories of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and any other PRO’s. They can be found by searching for your name in their respective repertory searches on their websites.
Does ASCAP cover YouTube?
YouTube pays ASCAP a licensing fee for the right to perform our members’ music in YouTube videos*. We then distribute those fees to ASCAP members as royalties.
How do I contact ASCAP Global Services?
Click here for more information. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience. As always, you can log into your ASCAP Member Access account to submit an inquiry, or call ASCAP Global Services at 1-800-95-ASCAP. Still need help?
What does ASCAP not license?
ASCAP does not license the right to print copies of musical works nor does it license rights to make adaptations or arrangements. ASCAP does not license rights for recording artists, musicians, singers or record labels. However, artists/musicians who are songwriters can become ASCAP members.
How do I confirm my ASCAP member ID?
If you were elected to ASCAP membership, Member Services can confirm your Member ID; however, you will be asked to verify your identity by providing your Social Security Number or TIN. I received the e-mail that confirms that I’ve been elected as a member.
How do I register a title with ASCAP?
You may access Online Title Registration through the “Members” link on the ASCAP home page or the “Register a Work” link on your Member Access account. FAQs, a downloadable Title Registration Guide and a video tutorial are available for your reference.