Licensing
Answers to common questions about licensing through HFA, including mechanical licenses, cover song licensing, and how to request or manage licenses.
Licensing How To's
Licensing Agreements
Songfile® - Cover Song Licensing
- How do I use Songfile® ?
- How do I activate my Songfile account?
- Does Songfile® have any fees?
- What is the Songfile® streaming license rate?
- What if I can't find the song I want to use?
- Do Songfile® licenses expire?
- How do I view my Songfile® licenses?
- How many units should I order?
- How do I reorder my previous Songfile® license?
- How do I get a Songfile® license for a medley?
- How do I update or correct a Songfile® license?
- Can I get a license through Songfile® for a foreign release?
- Can I void or refund a Songfile® license?
eMechanical® - Mechanical Licensing
Notice of Intent (NOI)
General Licensing
- How to License Music with HFA
- What is the current mechanical royalty statutory rate?
- How do I know if I am covered under fair use?
- How to View or Download Your License
- What is a reduced rate license?
- How do I find Songwriter information?
- How do I add or remove a licensing block at HFA?
- Where can I find information about musical works, including the name of songwriters, the name of rights administrators, and sound recordings embodying those musical works?
- Are Licenses Required to Record, Use, or Perform Music You Don’t Own?
- Can I incorporate an existing work into a new song?
- How do I notify HFA of foreign activity related to my songs?