How to Register a Song or Work in the Member Portal

Before You Start

Log in to the SOCAN Member Portal
Have contributor and share information ready
You can save your registration as a draft and submit it later

Step 1 — Access Work Registration

1. Go to Works
2. Select Register New Work

Step 2 — Enter Work Details

Complete the required fields:

• Original Title
• Language
• Duration

Optional fields:

• Genre
• Instrumentation (e.g., band, orchestra, choir)

Genre is optional and does not affect registration.

You can review the Helpful Tips area for additional assistance.

Step 3 — Add Alternate Titles (If Applicable)

• Add alternate titles if the work is known by another name
• Do not add remixes or alternate versions here

Step 4 — Add Work Numbers (Optional but Recommended)

If applicable, enter work identifiers such as:

• ISRC (for previously released tracks)

Adding identifiers helps SOCAN accurately identify your work for payment.

Step 5 — Select Work Type

Select the option that best describes your work:

• Original work
• Arrangement
• Library music
• Commission for TV, film, or commercial (cue)

Be sure to 'unselect' Original work in order to select Arrangement

Click Next to continue.

Step 6 — Add Contributor Details

1. The account you are viewing will appear by default as a contributor
2. Click Add New to add additional contributors
3. Use the three dots to search by member name or IPI number
4. Search using IPI Number, Account Number or Contributor Name. You can also narrow your search by Publisher or Music Creator. Select the contributor,

Step 7 — Enter Contributor Shares

• Enter both Performance and Mechanical shares
• Ensure total shares equal 100%

Important notes:

• If no publisher is involved, performance and mechanical shares are usually the same
• If the work is published, assign 100% of the mechanical share to the publisher
• If you are still unsure, simply do not enter the mechanical share
• The U.S. licensing society will auto-populate based on SOCAN records

Learn more about Mechanical Rights and how to register for Reproduction Rights How to Add Your Mechanical Shares in the Member Portal

Step 8 — Upload Attachments (Optional)

You may upload supporting documents, such as:

• Proof of clearance for samples

ℹ Audio files are not required. Please do not try to upload them.

Click Next to continue.

Step 9 — Add Additional Details (Optional)

Add optional details such as:

• Performing artist

Click Next when finished.

Step 10 — Review & Submit

1. Review all entered information carefully
2. Choose one option:
• Confirm & Submit Registration
• Save Registration (to return later)

Step 11 — Track Your Registration

• Draft works appear under View My Draft Works
• Submitted drafts show a status of Draft Submitted
• Once reviewed and approved, works appear under View My Registered Works

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