Our General Licensing Department administers music license agreements for more than 300,000 businesses and organizations. Because businesses use music in different ways - from bars and restaurants to telephone music on hold - there is no single music license structure that covers every application.
To learn more about General Licensing, to speak to an ASCAP Account Manager regarding an existing general account or to have a music license agreement sent to you
Or call toll free at 1-800-505-4052
In General Licensing we have worked with various types of businesses and organizations to develop over 170 different music licenses to cover your specific musical uses.

ASCAP Licensing: Frequently Asked Questions
See our licensing FAQ, "Frequently Asked Questions about Licensing," for more information.
ASCAP License Agreement For Local Governments
ASCAP and the International Municipal Lawyers Association have an economical way for local governments to ensure they are in compliance with copyright laws regarding the use of music.
Click here to download our brochure describing this Agreement and your copyright obligations. |
Click here to download the 2011 Rate Schedule. |
Click here to download the 2011 Report Form. |
General Report Forms
Each report form provides a reference to rates and/or format to assist you in completing your report form.
To print a form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. See Adobe Customer Support for help in setting up and using the Acrobat Reader.