How to Process a Letter of Direction (LOD) and Transfer Rights for Mechanical Royalties
Required Process for Updating Mechanical Rights Collection with HFA
For Transfers Involving Digital Audio Mechanical Royalties:
If your LOD involves transferring the rights to administer and collect digital audio mechanical royalties, this must be processed through the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) using their Catalog Transfer process.
Steps to initiate a catalog transfer:
1. Complete the MLC’s Catalog Transfer Form: Access the form here
2. Review detailed instructions on how to complete the form: More information here
3. Submit any questions regarding the transfer process to: catalogtransfers@themlc.com
After submitting the form, The MLC will review your request and follow up by email with any questions or additional steps.