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HELP CENTER
Songtrust Basics
Songtrust Basics
Why Songtrust
Term and Agreement
Eligibility
Additional Questions
Account Registration
Account Setup
Account Settings
Adding Songwriters
Song Registration Process
Troubleshooting
Identity Verification
Collecting Royalties
Songtrust Royalties Dashboard
Royalty Types & Sources
Royalties: General Questions
Payments
Payment Timeline
Tax Information
Payment Information
Collection Partners/Pay Sources
Performance Rights Organizations & Collective Management Organizations (PROs/CMOs)
Mechanical Royalties Partners
YouTube
Music Industry 101
General Publishing Terms
General Publishing Questions
Copyright
Recordings/Record Labels/Recording Contracts
Licensing & Sync
Publishing Partners & Other Organizations
Ayuda En Español
FAQs General
Preguntas frecuentes
FAQs
General FAQs
Songtrust Basics
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Why Songtrust
Why does Songtrust charge a $100 registration fee?
Do I Need Songtrust in Addition to a Performing Rights Organization (PRO)?
Is Songtrust a Performing Rights Organization?
Why Shouldn't I Just Manage My Own Publishing?
Why do I Need Songtrust?
What Do I Get When I Sign Up?
How Does Songtrust Work?
How Is Songtrust Different Than My Performing Rights Organization (PRO)?
What is Songtrust?
Do I Need Songtrust If I Already Use Auddly, Songspace, or Tune Registry?
Does Songtrust Replace My Performing Rights Organization?
Do I Still Own/Control My Copyrights?
Does Songtrust 'Track' My Songs?
What's the Difference Between Songtrust and Kobalt Publishing?
Is There a Way For Me to Know My Potential Earnings Before Signing Up with Songtrust?
What's the Difference Between Songtrust and Audiam?
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Term and Agreement
How Long is My Term with Songtrust?
How Much Does Songtrust Cost?
Can I Cancel My Account?
Does Songtrust Own Any Part of My Music?
Why Does Songtrust Keep Collecting Royalties After My Account Is Canceled?
What Exactly Is an Administration Agreement?
What is a Music Publishing Administrator?
What is a Letter of Relinquishment (LOR)?
Will Songtrust Be My Publisher?
Can I Exclude BMI From My Songtrust Agreement Since They Payout Publishers Share Directly to Their Writers Anyways?
What is a Letter of Direction (LOD)?
How Do Payments Work After Cancellation?
What is changing about Songtrust’s pricing structure in 2025?
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Eligibility
Can I Use Songtrust in Brazil?
Can I Use Songtrust If I Already Have a Distributor Like Distrokid Or CD Baby?
Can I Still Join Songtrust If I Don’t Have a Valid Social Security Number?
Should I Still Use Songtrust If I’m Already Signed to a Label?
Can I Join From Any Country?
What if I'm Already Affiliated With a Performing Rights Organization (PRO)?
Can I Join as a Manager, Lawyer, Label, or Publisher?
Can I Join Songtrust If I’m Not Affiliated With ASCAP, BMI or SESAC?
What if I am Already Using Audiam?
Can I Join Songtrust if I am a Member of PRS and MCPS in the UK?
Can I Join if I Am Already a Member of the Harry Fox Agency (HFA)?
Can I Use Songtrust if I Am From Greece?
Can I Join if I Already Have a Publishing Deal?
Can I Join as an LLC?
Can I Join If I Write Music With Others?
Can I Use Songtrust to Manage an Estate?
Can I Join Songtrust If I'm Already With ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or SOCAN?
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Additional Questions
What is Songtrust’s IPI number and publishing entity name?
What Is the Difference Between Songtrust and SoundExchange?
Can I Affiliate With PRS When I Sign Up for Songtrust?
Will Songtrust Try To Place My Music In Spotify Playlists?
Can You Distribute My Music to iTunes?
Will Songtrust Promote or Place My Music?
Will You Pitch My Music For Film and TV Placements?
How Does Songtrust Work If I Already Have My Own Publishing Entity?
What's the Difference Between Songtrust and Create Music Group?
Does Songtrust Have a Referral Program I Can Participate In?
What's the Difference Between Songtrust and Tunecore Publishing?
What is an ISRC?
What is the Difference Between Distribution Royalties and the Money I Collect Through Songtrust?
Does Songtrust Collect From Slacker Radio?
Would Songtrust Be Named as a Sub-Publisher?
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