Copyright Licensing

Copyright matters. Our licenses make it simple

The internet and digital revolution have made access to a vast range of creative works quick and easy. But the issues related to copyright are complicated, and legal compliance can be confusing. CCLI is here to help make it simple. Our licenses are tailored to the needs of churches and ministries, enabling the fair and legal use of creative works while saving valuable administrative time, effort, and expense.

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Church Copyright License™

The Church Copyright License permits various reproductions, such as copying sheet music, and storing lyric files for projection.
  • Copy sheet music (main score / praise team / teaching materials, etc.)
  • Create subtitle files (PPT/subtitler, etc.)
Note: Permission to use sound recordings and choir scores is not included in the Church Copyright License.
See License
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CCLI Streaming License™

Permission to utilize an online platform to transmit live or replay worship videos.
  • Send worship videos with praise songs through your church website or streaming services like YouTube.
  • Live or replay streaming
Note: Creating a song-by-song compilation of songs sung in worship is not included in the streaming license.