MLC Registration

Service Description

If you’re a songwriter, composer, or music publisher in the United States, registering with the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is essential to collect your digital mechanical royalties. These royalties are generated whenever your music is streamed or downloaded on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and more. Without registering, your royalties may go unclaimed—even if your songs are performing well. Our MLC Registration service ensures you are properly set up to collect these earnings, whether you’re registering as a songwriter, a self-published artist, or an established publisher managing a catalog. Service Options: 🔹 Writer or Publisher Setup We walk you through the complete MLC registration process, helping you set up a Creator account (for songwriters/composers) or a Publisher account (for business entities). This includes profile creation, banking and tax documentation, and linking your existing rights identifiers such as IPI, ISWC, or ISRC if available. 🔹 Dual Account Setup If you’re both a writer and a publisher (such as a self-published artist or independent label), we can assist with creating both account types. We also guide you on how to structure the registration to ensure proper royalty flow between the two roles. 🔹 Setup + Catalog Registration This full-service option includes account setup plus assistance preparing and uploading your catalog of works. We’ll help you format your metadata, register works with correct ownership splits, and ensure your catalog is visible and eligible for royalty collection. 🔹 Consultation Only If you’ve already begun the MLC process but need clarification or troubleshooting, we offer a standalone consultation. We’ll review your account, explain royalty flows, and make sure you’re positioned to collect all entitled earnings. With our MLC Registration services, you can be confident that your rights are secured and your streaming royalties aren’t slipping through the cracks.