Church Copyright License®
Comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective, the Church Copyright License is trusted by more than 230,000 churches and ministries worldwide for the reproduction of worship songs and hymns.
The Church Copyright License covers the following:
Project Lyrics
Project lyrics from a computer or digital device.
Print Songs
Print song lyrics in bulletins, programs, and song sheets for your congregation.
Free Lyrics
Easy access to lyrics for more than 260,000 worship songs and hymns through SongSelect.
Record Services
Record and capture your worship services (audio and video) for archive or limited distribution to those unable to attend in person.
Make Custom Arrangements
Arrange, print, and copy your own vocal and instrumental arrangements where a published version is not available.
Translate Songs
Translate song lyrics into any other language where a published version is not available.
The benefit to your church
Permission is required to copy or reproduce copyrighted song lyrics and sheet music in church. Covering more than 600,000 worship songs and hymns, the Church Copyright License is a simple alternative to seeking direct permission from the copyright owners for every song you wish to use.
All your favorite songs
Freedom to reproduce more than 600,000 songs from the world's leading writers, publishers, and labels.
Licensing that's as diverse as you are
We know that one size doesn't fit all. Whatever your needs, we've tailored a Church Copyright License for you.
Additional license options
Choose only the options you need and build a licensing solution that fits your church.
End-to-end solutions to support your ministry
SongSelect®
SongSelect is your simple source of resources for 260,000+ worship songs and hymns. It seamlessly integrates with popular presentation and worship applications to deliver the music and lyrics you need in the tools you already use.
Chords and sheet music with instant transposition
FREE lyrics for Church Copyright License holders
Lyric Videos made for churches, with simple customization
Song discovery: Top song lists and thematic search
