Does it cost anything to become a Member of The MLC?
July 24, 2024There is no cost to become a Member of The MLC.
What is an administrator?
July 24, 2024An administrator is an entity which engages in many types of administrative activities that a music...
What are sychronization licenses and royalties?
July 24, 2024A synchronization license is permission to incorporate a musical work and/or sound recording into...
What is a digital service provider (DSP)?
July 24, 2024Digital service providers invest resources into the development, promotion & use of a technology...
What languages does The MLC Portal support?
July 24, 2024The screen text of The MLC Portal is in American English, a user of the Portal can enter data, such...
How will The MLC resolve ownership disputes?
July 24, 2024The MLC places royalties on hold when a substantiated dispute has been raised. The parties to the...
What is the blanket compulsory mechanical license?
July 24, 2024The MLC's blanket compulsory license lets DSPs make & distribute digital phonorecords of eligible...
How are mechanical royalty rates determined?
June 24, 2024Royalty rates for blanket licenses administered by The MLC are determined by the United States...
Does it cost anything to register a musical work with The MLC?
June 24, 2024There is no cost to register a musical work with The MLC.
What happens to unmatched or unclaimed royalties?
June 24, 2024Unmatched or unclaimed royalties, from usage occurring on or after January 1, 2021, will be held...