Join BMI

Affiliate with BMI as a Songwriter or Music Publisher

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.
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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 Songwriter

Joining as a Classical composer?



You will be signing a 2-year agreement.

Feel free to review our standard writer agreement.

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.
Join as a Publisher

Joining as a Non-U.S. Publisher?



You will be signing a 5-year agreement.

Feel free to review our standard publisher agreement.