Fees vary wildly based on the song's fame and your intended use. Some licenses cost a few dollars, while full copyright ownership for a hit could cost millions. 3. Execute a Written Transfer
You can search for these owners through the U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System or Performance Rights Organizations (PROs). 2. Contact and Negotiate
Often owned by the performing artist or their record label.
Before you can buy or license a song, you must determine who owns the two distinct parts of a music copyright:
Fees vary wildly based on the song's fame and your intended use. Some licenses cost a few dollars, while full copyright ownership for a hit could cost millions. 3. Execute a Written Transfer
You can search for these owners through the U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System or Performance Rights Organizations (PROs). 2. Contact and Negotiate
Often owned by the performing artist or their record label.
Before you can buy or license a song, you must determine who owns the two distinct parts of a music copyright: