Frequently Asked Questions about the Church Copyright License program, and the answers to those questions.

1. How can I join CCLI?
2. Is there a fee for joining?
3. What do I need to provide CCLI?
4. Do the songs have to be printed arrangements?
5. How about a recording of the songs?
6. How often are royalties paid?
7. Does CCLI promote or distribute music?
8. Do I retain all rights to my songs?
9. How does this affect a membership with ASCAP, BMI or SESAC?

1. How can I join CCLI?
   You can join CCLI as a writer or publisher by signing a CCLI Owner Agreement for each License program in which you would like to include your works. The Owner Agreements are the contracts authorizing CCLI to represent your music through the Church Copyright License, or any of the other Licenses offered by CCLI. To obtain CCLI Owner Agreements, please e-mail your request to copyright@ccli.com.

   For entry into CCLI's License programs, these Agreements plus all requested information needs to be returned to CCLI.

2. Is there a fee for joining?
   There is a one-time set-up fee of $50.00, which will accompany your signed CCLI Owner Agreement.

3. What do I need to provide CCLI?
   You need to sign and return the contracts along with a Catalog and composition list, the full details of ownership percentages for the each song, and one copy of each song.

4. Do the songs have to be printed arrangements?
   No, a lyric sheet will do. However, a chord chart, leadsheet or arrangement is better.

5. How about a recording of the songs?
   If you have a recording of the songs we would like to have a copy of the recording. However, if no recording exists you do not have to make one for us.

6. How often are royalties paid?
   Semi-annually (Feb 15 and Aug 15).

7. Does CCLI promote or distribute music?
   No, we are not involved in the promotion, marketing or distribution of music.

8. Do I retain all rights to my songs?
   Yes, ownership of the songs and all rights associated with the copyright holder remain with you. Signing the CCLI Owner Agreements just allows CCLI to include your works in the Church Copyright License and other License programs.

9. How does this affect a membership with ASCAP, BMI or SESAC?
   It doesn't. You will still need to be a member of your chosen performance rights organization.