Mechanical License and Authorization for First-Time Recording of Song


________________________, the copyright owner of ________________________, written by ________________________, authorizes ________________________ to record and distribute ________________________.

Catalog number(s): _______________________________
Label name(s): __________________________________
Principal recording artists: __________________________
Anticipated date of initial release: ____________________

________________________ agrees to pay the mechanical royalty rate of $ _________ and issue statements and pay royalties on a quarterly basis. The song owners acknowledge that they are the sole song owners and that they have the right to authorize this first recording. The song owners do not require that a notice of intention to obtain a compulsory license be served or filed.

We acknowledge receipt of this agreement and agree to its terms. We have been advised to seek legal review of this agreement. 

Band or Record Company

Name of Company that Owns Recording: ___________________________
Representative Name & Title: ___________________________________
Representative Signature: ______________________________________
Address:  ______________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________

Song Owners

Name of Company that Owns Song: ________________________________
Song Owner Name & Title: _______________________________________
Song Owner Signature: __________________________________________
Address:  ______________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________


Name of Company that Owns Song: ________________________________
Song Owner Name & Title: _______________________________________
Song Owner Signature: __________________________________________
Address:  ______________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________

Name of Company that Owns Song: ________________________________
Song Owner Name & Title: _______________________________________
Song Owner Signature: __________________________________________
Address:  ______________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________

Name of Company that Owns Song: ________________________________
Song Owner Name & Title: _______________________________________
Song Owner Signature: __________________________________________
Address:  ______________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________
Date: __________________________