DSP Resources
Key Dates
Blanket Licensees and Significant Nonblanket Licensees are required by law to submit usage reporting and payments to The MLC on time. Click here to see deadlines.
Fact Sheets
Click here to find a collection of fact sheets explaining what a DSP should know to onboard with The MLC.
Webinars
Click here to find The MLC's collection of webinars designed to help DSPs onboard with The MLC.
Forms
Blanket Licensees and Significant Nonblanket Licensees are required to make themselves formally known to The MLC. This is done by submitting a notice. Click here to get access to the notice webforms.
Specifications & Templates
The MLC asks that DSPs provide information utilizing specific templates and guidelines to ensure that our systems can ingest the information properly. If these specifications and templates are not followed the DSP will be asked to resubmit the information in the correct format. Click here to learn more.
Phonorecords III (Phono 3)
Click here to view details and answers to basic questions about the Phono 3 rate period and the rates and terms that became effective on August 10, 2023.
Phonorecords IV (Phono 4)
Click here to view details and answers to basic questions about the Phono 4 rate period and the rates and terms that became effective on January 1, 2023.
The MLC Tools
The MLC offers a suite of tools to help you find, register, claim, and manage your musical works (aka song) data so you can collect the digital audio mechanical royalties you've earned. Whether you're a Member or simply checking song information, these tools make it easy to Play Your Part.
Missing Member Lookup
Missing Member Lookup is a database of rightsholders that are not yet Members of The MLC who may be entitled to collect U.S. digital audio mechanical royalties. To see if The MLC may have royalties for you, enter your rightsholder information to search.
Resources
Learn more about music rights, royalties, and beyond
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