Mechanical License Request Form

- If you are a licensee making less than 2,500 copies, we recommend you complete your licensing transaction through our online service Songfile. If you are making more than 10,000 copies, or are an affiliated publisher that wishes to notify us of an unlicensed recording, please use this form. If you are a licensee that does not have an account with HFA, also download and complete the next form, Application for New Licensing Account.

Mechanical License Instructions

- Instructions to Licensees on how to complete the Mechanical License Request form. If you are an HFA publisher that is notifying us of an unlicensed recording, please see the instructions here.

Mechanical Royalty Reporting Form

- Use this form if you have an HFA Licensee Account for quarterly reporting and payment of mechanical royalties. If you are interested in reporting to us by email, click here for instructions and a simple Excel template.

Application for New Licensing Account

- Use to apply for a licensing account with HFA.

New Media Licensing Application

- Use the link to apply for a media licensing account with HFA.

Importation Request Form

- If you are a licensee that would like to import recordings manufactured outside of the U.S. into the country, please use this form. For more information, click here.

PDF Forms
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