Obtain a license

Q:  How can I obtain information from SESAC regarding its writers, publishers and/or song repertory?

A: You can search for SESAC writers, publishers and songs online at: http://www.sesac.com/repertory/repertory_main.asp

You can also contact our Nashville office at 1.800.826.9996 or 615.320.0055 for this information. Contact information for some writers and publishers is not provided per their request. 

Q: Can SESAC help me find the appropriate publisher to contact in order to obtain a synch license?

A: In order to obtain a synchronization “synch” license you will need to contact all of the publishers or their administrators for the song in question. If the song you wish to license is represented by SESAC, it is likely we can provide publisher/administrator contact information.  

You can search the SESAC repertory for the song at: http://www.sesac.com/repertory/repertory_main.asp

Just click on the SESAC publishers for their contact information. You can also contact our Nashville office at 1.800.826.9996 or 615.320.0055 for publisher/administrator information.  

Q: What steps do I take to use a song for a commercial?

A: To use a song for a commercial you need to contact all of the publishers or administrators in order to obtain the required permission and license. As in the case of obtaining a synch license, SESAC can likely provide contact information if the publisher/administrator is affiliated with our organization. You can search our repertory for the song at: http://www.sesac.com/repertory/repertory_main.asp  

Simply click on the SESAC publishers for their contact information. You may also contact our Nashville office at 1.800.826.9996 or 615.320.0055 for information. 

Q:  What steps should I take to use a SESAC-affiliated song for a television show?

A: You need to contact all of the publishers or administrators of the song in question in order to obtain the required permission and license. If the song you wish to license is represented by SESAC, it is likely we can provide contact information for the publishers affiliated with us. You can search our repertory for the song at: http://www.sesac.com/repertory/repertory_main.asp  

Just click on the SESAC publishers for their contact information. You may also contact our Nashville office at 1.800.826.9996 or 615.320.0055 for this information. 

Q:  What do I do if I want to record a SESAC song on my next album?

A: To record a SESAC-affiliated song, you need to contact all of the publishers or administrators of the song in question and obtain the required permission and license. Again, if the song you wish to license is represented by SESAC, we likely can provide contact information for the publishers affiliated with us.  

You can search our repertory for the song at: http://www.sesac.com/repertory/repertory_main.asp  

Just click on the SESAC publishers for their contact information. Alternatively, you can contact our Nashville office at 1.800.826.9996 or 615.320.0055 for the information.