Royalty Distribution
Deadlines falling on weekends or holidays are NOT extended to the next business day, so please ensure that usage reporting and payments are complete on OR BEFORE all deadline dates.
Compatible usage reporting and associated payments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central time.
Early – Usage reporting due by day 15 after the end of the usage period.
Regular – Usage reporting due by day 45 after the end of the usage period.
Please contact Finance at finance@themlc.com with questions.
The MLC Tools
The MLC offers a suite of tools to help you find, register, claim, and manage your musical works (aka song) data so you can collect the digital audio mechanical royalties you've earned. Whether you're a Member or simply checking song information, these tools make it easy to Play Your Part.
Missing Member Lookup
Missing Member Lookup is a database of rightsholders that are not yet Members of The MLC who may be entitled to collect U.S. digital audio mechanical royalties. To see if The MLC may have royalties for you, enter your rightsholder information to search.
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Whether you’re an independent songwriter, a music publisher or administrator, a collective management organization, or someone looking to better manage your song data, The MLC is for YOU! Join today to connect your songs with the streaming royalties they’ve earned.