How do I license at a reduced rate?

HFA is not involved in negotiating royalty rates reduced from the statutory rate. A gratis license (no royalties paid) is also considered a reduced rate. Any reduced rates must be negotiated directly between you and the copyright owner, publisher, or administrator prior to obtaining the mechanical license. Reduced rate or gratis licenses are not available through Songfile®. Once you obtain written permission for the reduced rate, you can obtain a license through HFA by submitting the original copy of that written permission with a standard mechanical license request. You will need to set up a licensee account, which you can do here. HFA does not issue gratis licenses.