Alberta - Obtain Music Licensing

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Procedure

Apply by Phone

1. To Obtain Music Licensing, the applicant will need to approach one of the music licensing companies in Canada. Use the following contact Link
2. When it comes to licensing music, there are two groups of rights holders who are usually involved. Find further information under the “Instructions” section of this page.
3. The applicant will need to apply through any one of these companies depending on the kind of music they are making.
4. Here is the contact link to Re: Sound Link
5. Here is the contact link to CMMRA Link
6. Here is the contact link to SODRAC Link
7. Here is the contact link to SOCAN Link
8. The applicant may need to pay fees. Fee-related information will be intimated by the authorities.
9. The applicant can apply for a music license by contacting any of these agencies. Alternatively, the applicant can find further information about licensing on the respective page.
10. The processing time will vary depending on the organization the applicant is applying through.

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Address: Music Canada
85 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 3E3
Phone: 416-967-7272
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be part of the music industry.
• The applicant must be a citizen or a Canadian resident.

Fees

• The applicant may need to pay fees. Fee-related information will be intimated by the authorities.

Validity

• The validity will be forever.

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Processing Time

• The processing time will vary depending on the organization the applicant is applying through.

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Instructions

• When it comes to licensing music, there are two groups of rights holders who are usually involved:
  • Record companies (or the makers of sound recordings).
  • Songwriters/Publishers and depending on the use, the applicant may need to contact one or more rights holders.
• Find further information here: Link

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

• A music license ensures that a person who produces original music is compensated for their work in case their music is ever used for movies, television shows or any other media program.

Information which might help

• Information Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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