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Copyright License
The Challenge
Understanding the many copyright issues related to the use of songs and video is complicated. Moreover, the law is confusing.
For churches, schools or organizations, a seemingly honest error or omission can be embarrassing, time-consuming, and costly. At the same time, the law seeks fairness and protection for all parties.
The Solution
CCLI® makes copyright easy. With the CCLI® Copyright License™, churches, organizations and schools can be legally covered.
With the license options you can download music or lyrics, copy and reproduce the words within and additionally display films. All while saving administrative time, effort and expense.
The CCLI® Copyright License™ covers the following:
Access Lyrics - NEW!
Easily access more than 200,000 song lyrics through SongSelect
Display Lyrics
Enter and store song lyrics on any computer for visual projection to assist with congregational singing
Print Songs
Print songs, hymns and lyrics in bulletins, programs, liturgies and song sheets for congregational singing
Record Services
Record and capture your worship services (audio and video), provided you only are recording live music
Make Custom Arrangements
Arrange, print and copy your own vocal and instrumental arrangements for congregational singing where a published version is not available
Translate Songs
Translate song lyrics into any other language for congregational singing where a published version is not accessible or available
See our CCLI Copyright License Manual for more details
Optional Rehearsal and Streaming license add-ons:
Rehearsal License
This additional coverage enables duplication and sharing of commercial audio recordings when sharing via email, external drives or with worship planning software and sites.
View Terms of Agreement and Labels Covered
Share Digital Downloads
For those recordings legally covered and digital audio files legally purchased
Leverage Planning Software
Share legally purchased music using planning software like Planning Center, Onsong or ProPresenter
Streaming License
An optional coverage designed to enable streaming or podcasting of recorded worship services. The Streaming License provides coverage for nearly 450,000 songs covered under the CCLI Copyright License.
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Stream or Podcast Services
Post live-recorded worship service on your church’s site or other streaming platform
Relax, You’re Covered
Safe streaming for nearly 450,000 songs covered under the CCLI Copyright License
Stream Master Recordings and Multitracks NEW!
Use master recordings and multitracks (e.g. stems, backing tracks, community tracks) to enhance your online church experience.
License Restrictions
The CCLI Rehearsal license allows you to legally copy commercial audio recordings and your own custom rehearsal tracks, and share audio files via email, flash drives or on worship planning websites. The copies are intended for rehearsal purposes only, and are not intended to remain as permanent copies for personal collections.
License Restrictions
The CCLI Streaming license allows you to stream or podcast your live-recorded worship service music on your church’s website or other streaming services. So you can now include your music along with the Pastor’s message as you webcast your church service. The Streaming license does not cover the streaming of secular songs. If your church wants to webcast performances of secular songs, you may want to a consider a webcasting license from the performance rights societies (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) or other service companies. Please contact CCLI at 1-800-234-2446 for assistance.
Record Labels covered by Rehearsal License
Check this list of authorized record labels to find out if the music you’d like to copy or share is covered by the CCLI Rehearsal license. If it’s listed here, it’s covered!
| Adoration Publications |
| AGEHR |
| Alleluia Music |
| ALM (Abundant Life Ministries UK/Abundant Life Church) |
| Alpha Praise Music |
| Andrew Peterson Records (The Far Country album) |
| Ark Records |
| Beacon Hill Music |
| BEC Recordings |
| Benson Choral |
| Benson Music Publications |
| Benson Records |
| Bethel Music |
| Big Steps 4 U |
| Brentwood Choral |
| Brentwood Kids Music Company (excluding listening CDs) |
| Brentwood Music |
| Brentwood Music Publications |
| C. A. Records |
| Canaan Records |
| Canadian International Music |
| Candela Music Press |
| Capitol / Gotee |
| Capitol Christian Music Group |
| Capitol CMG Label Group |
| Capitol Music Group / Sparrow Records |
| Cedarmont Kids |
| Centricity |
| Centricity Music |
| Centricity Records |
| CFNI (Christ for the Nations) – select albums |
| Children’s Music Series |
| Choristers Guild |
| Church of the Highlands Records |
| City Christian Publishing |
| Clear Sight Music |
| Concord Worship |
| Corey Voss |
| Covenant Worship (Covenant Church) |
| Credential Recordings |
| Curb Records |
| Dayspring Records |
| Deluge Music (Bethany Church) |
| Difference Media Group |
| Dovetail Music |
| Doxology and Theology Records |
| Eaglemont |
| Eaglemont Entertainment |
| EMI / Gospel / NuSpring Records |
| EMI Christian Music Group |
| EMI Gospel / Pure Songs |
| EMI Records Nashville |
| Encouraging Music |
| Essential Records |
| Essential Records / Legacy |
| Essential Worship |
| Ever Devoted |
| Everland Entertainment |
| Exaltation Publications |
| Excel Series |
| Fair Trade |
| Fair Trade Services |
| Fair Trade Services, LLC |
| Fervent Records |
| Flicker Records |
| ForeFront Records |
| Forerunner Music |
| Fortunate Fall Records |
| Forty Records |
| Fred Bock Music Company (No Children’s Musicals) |
| Friends of the Bridegroom dba Forerunner Music |
| G3 Worship Music |
| Gaither Gospel Series |
| Gaither Music Company |
| Gaither Music Group |
| Gateway Worship (Gateway Create Publishing) (Selected Albums) |
| Genevox |
| Getty Music |
| Getty Music Label LLC |
| GettyMusic Records |
| GlobalWorshipNow.com |
| Gotee / Capitol |
| Gotee / Maverick |
| Gotee / Mono Vs Stereo |
| Gotee Music (Admin) |
| Gotee Records |
| Gotee Records/Lookalive |
| GreatWorshipSongs |
| GreatWorshipSongs.com |
| Green Hill |
| Green Hill Productions |
| Group Publishing |
| GroupMusic |
| Heritage Music |
| Heritage Music Press |
| Hey Ruth Music (Waterdeep album only) |
| Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music Australia |
| Hillsong Music Australia |
| Hope Publishing (Excluding Musicals and Cantatas) |
| Hosanna! / EPIC |
| Hosanna! Music |
| Infuse Records |
| INO Records |
| Integrity / Columbia |
| Integrity / EPIC |
| Integrity Gospel |
| Integrity Media |
| Integrity Music |
| Jesus Culture |
| KAJE, LLC |
| Kikstart Records |
| Kingsway |
| Kingsway Music Under Exclusive License to EMI Christian Music Group |
| Lakeview Media (1 album) |
| Laurel Press |
| LifeWay Kids |
| LifeWay Ninos |
| LifeWay Worship |
| LifeWay Worship c/o FBC Woodstock |
| Lillenas Kids |
| Lillenas Publishing Company |
| Lillenas Publishing Company (Record) |
| Lillenas Records |
| Lindsborg Music Press |
| Live Bait Productions |
| Lorenz Publishing Company |
| Loving Care Children (a div of Spring Hill Music Group, Inc.) |
| Man Alive Records |
| Maranatha Record Company |
| Maranatha! Music |
| Martingale Music |
| Monarch Music |
| Mono vs. Stereo |
| Montjoy Music |
| Myers Music Services |
| Myrrh Records |
| NAP Records |
| Nazarene Publishing House |
| New Life Worship (New Life Church) |
| North Point Music (Records) |
| Parachute Music (select titles) |
| Pilot Point Music |
| Planetshakers (Planet Shakers) |
| PlanetShakers Ministries International |
| PlanetShakers Records |
| PraiseCharts |
| Praisegathering Music Publications |
| Prestonwood Worship |
| Provident Label Group |
| PsalmSinger Music |
| Purifoy Publishing Company |
| Radiant Music |
| Rain On Me Records |
| Ransom Records |
| Reach Records |
| Red Rocks Worship |
| Red Tie Music |
| Red Tie Records |
| Rend Collective |
| Rethink |
| Reunion Records |
| Roger Dean Publishing Company |
| Sacred Music Press |
| Sacred Songs |
| Save the City Records |
| Simplyword |
| Six Steps (SIX) |
| sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| Slanted Records |
| Solid State Records |
| Songs4Worship |
| Sonshine Productions |
| SoundForth |
| Southern Faith Songs |
| Sovereign Grace Ministries |
| Sovereign Grace Music |
| Sparrow Label Third Party |
| Sparrow Records |
| Spring Hill Music |
| Spring Hill Music Group, Inc. |
| Spring Hill Worship |
| Spring House Production |
| Spring House, Inc. |
| Squint |
| Squint Entertainment |
| Star Song Music |
| Steve Green Ministries |
| Stolen Pride |
| StraightWay Music |
| Survivor Records Under Exclusive License to EMI Christian Music Group |
| The MWS Group |
| Tooth & Nail Records |
| Tooth & Nail, LLC |
| Triune Echo |
| Triune Music |
| Troubadour for the Lord Records |
| Unison Records |
| Unity Music Press |
| UpRok Records |
| Varietal Records / Vineyard Music |
| Venture3 Media |
| Vertical Music |
| Verysimplyword |
| Vineyard Music |
| Vineyard Worship |
| Vireo Records, a division of Sparrow Communications Group |
| White Dove Productions |
| Willow Creek Association |
| Word Group Australia |
| Word Kids |
| Word Kidz |
| Word Music |
| Word Records |
| Worship In Unison |
| Worship Together |
Covering a diverse range of ministries and events
We know that one size doesn’t fit every ministry. To meet your needs, we have tailored a Copyright License specifically for you.
Single Ministry
A church or ministry that meets primarily in one location
Multi-Site Ministry
A church or ministry that meets in multiple locations
Traveling Ministry
A ministry or individual who uses the license in multiple locations
One-Time Event
A single event such as a concert, conference or special meeting
How to Determine If You Need a Multi-Site License
CCLI uses the following criteria to help determine if a church is a “multi-site” church:
- One church meeting in multiple locations (sites)
- All sites share a common vision, budget, leadership and board
- A site may be a full time facility or may be a facility rented just for the service such as a theater or school
Please note that CCLI can cover sites located in multiple states or provinces, but cannot cover sites in multiple countries under a single Multi-Site License. Sites in different countries will need to be covered by their own standard Church Copyright License (if available).
The Mobile License is the same as the Church Copyright License, except:
- The right to record the worship service is not included
- The Mobile Copyright Licensee must retain sole possession of all copies made under the License
- The size category chosen for the Mobile License is based on the maximum expected congregation size in the year the license is active
Have we covered the songs you love?
With more than 300,000 songs available from more than 3,000 publishers, you can rest assured that the songs you love are covered. Use SongSelect to find the legal songs that fit your need.
Copyright License Pricing
Select the Copyright License that best represents your ministry. Optional Rehearsal and Streaming coverages enable sharing and podcasting. Or simply pick the one-time Event License you need for your special event.
Multi-site Ministry?
For churches or ministries that meet at multiple locations, please call us for anestimate: 1-800-234-2446 x4
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