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How to register with BMI as a songwriter

Join BMI, get your IPI, and register your songs so performance royalties can reach you.

Part 1

Why join a PRO

Performing rights organizations collect money when your songs are played on radio, TV, streaming and in venues. In the US the big ones are BMI and ASCAP. You can only belong to one as a writer.

Part 2

The steps

Go to the BMI website and choose songwriter.
Fill in your legal name and contact details.
Agree to the terms and get your IPI number.
Register each song with every writer and their shares.

Part 3

Then keep it in sync

Use the same names and shares on your split sheet and your release, so the money matches.

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