Music & Sound Recording Copyright
Register songs, lyrics, compositions and sound recordings.
A song usually carries several copyrights: the lyrics (literary work), the composition (musical work) and the recording itself (sound recording). Registering each one makes licensing to platforms and enforcing takedowns far easier. We advise which works to register and handle the NOCs from lyricists, composers and performers.
Timeline: Filed in 3 working days | Government fee: ₹500 for a musical or literary work; ₹2,000 for a sound recording.
What's included
- Advice on which rights to register
- Applications for lyrics, composition or sound recording
- NOCs and consents from contributors
- Reply to discrepancy letters
- Certificate download
Documents you'll need
- Audio file and lyrics
- Details of lyricist, composer and producer
- NOCs from each contributor
- Date and place of first publication, if released
Don't have everything yet? You can pay now and upload documents later from your dashboard.
How it works
Map the rights
We identify every copyright in the song and who owns it.
File
Separate applications are filed for each work.
Registration
After the waiting period and examination, certificates are issued.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to register a sound recording?
The official fee is ₹2,000 per sound recording, and ₹500 each for the lyrics or the musical composition.