How to Submit a Publisher Application (Performing Rights & Reproduction Rights)

Ensure you meet the publisher eligibility requirements.

Before You Start

• Log in to the SOCAN Member Portal
• Have required documents ready (business registration and publishing agreements)
• Have your banking and company information available

STEP 1 — Start a New Application

1. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage.
2. Locate My Applications (above My Cases and below Cue Sheets).

Step 2 — Create a New Application

1. Click + Create New Application (top-right of the My Applications section)
2. Select Publisher Application.

STEP 3 — Select Member Rights Type

1. Under Member Rights Type, select
   Performing Rights (PR) and Reproduction Rights (RR).
2. Click Next.

Review the red notification regarding shared personal and business information.

STEP 4 — Confirm Eligibility

1. Select your Membership Eligibility Criteria from the drop-down menu.
2. Choose one of the mandatory eligibility options.
3. Click Accept.

You cannot continue without selecting one of the required eligibility options.

STEP 5 — Upload Required Documents

1. Under Business Registration, click Choose File to upload your documents.
2. Under Relevant Publishing Agreements, upload the required agreements.
3. Click Next.

STEP 6 — Enter Publisher Information

1. Enter the company name.
2. Indicate whether you have current or past PR organization membership.
• If Yes, enter the organization name.

Complete all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk (*).

STEP 7 — Enter Address and Contact Information

1. Complete all required fields under:
• Address Information
• Contact Information
• Company Information

STEP 8 — Select Publisher Structure

1. Under Partnership, select your publisher type.

Depending on your selection:

• If Self-publishing (incorporated or partnership):
• Add Officers or Partners using Add an Officer or Add a Partner.
• If Self-publishing (sole proprietorship):
• Complete the Sole Proprietorship section.
• Click Next.

STEP 9 — Enter Banking Information

1. Select your Bank Account Location:
• Canadian Bank Account
• US Bank Account
• Outside Canada and the US
2. Complete all required banking fields.

If selecting Outside Canada and the US:

• Click the Wire Transfer Request link and complete the form.
• Review the notice regarding direct deposit.
• Click I agree, then Next.

Your membership cannot be processed without banking information.

STEP 10 — Enter Rights Holder Information

1. Enter the Rights Holder Name.
2. Enter the Company Representative Name.
3. Complete mandatory address and contact details.

Enter your SOCAN Performing Rights Member Number or IPI Number (if applicable).

STEP 11 — Review Representation and Licensing Options

1. Review the Terms and Conditions.
2. Select the territory:
• Canada only
• Canada and the rest of the world
3. Under Offerings, select:
• Territory (World or Canada only)
• Rights granted exclusively to SOCAN
• Rights granted non-exclusively to SOCAN
• Any licensing restrictions (if applicable)
4. Click Next.

STEP 12 — Confirm and Submit

1. Review your application.
2. Submit the application.

Your confirmation number will appear on the screen.

What Happens Next?

Your application will be reviewed by SOCAN.

You may be contacted if additional information is required.

Need Help?

Open a New "Support Request" Case in your member portal.

How to Submit a Case in the Member Portal

Email us at: members@socan.com or call the Membership Team at 1-866-307-6226