Online Applications Maintenance
The following applications will be offline from 8:00pm am until 12:00am on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 for a scheduled maintenance period.
- Online Writer Applications
- Online Publisher Applications
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Join as a Songwriter
Join the top songwriters and composers who have chosen BMI to ensure they get paid when their music gets played.
To apply, you will need the following:
- Valid Email Address
- Credit or Debit Card
- For payment of a one-time affiliation fee.
All applicants under 18 years of age must provide a custodial trust bank account that has been established at a U.S. bank.
Join as a Publisher
Online affiliation is available to U.S. publishers.
To apply, you will need the following:
- Proposed Names For Your Company
- Credit Card Issued by a U.S. Bank
- For payment of a one-time processing fee.
- Valid Email Address
- A valid email address is required to receive and electronically sign the affiliation agreement and tax form.