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How to Register Your Band Name

A band's name can make or break the band's success. When the right name comes along, it is important for the band to protect that name by establishing a history of use to avoid any potential legal troubles from other bands with the same or similar names. Whether a band is looking to tour, record and release records, or just wants to play for fun, registering its band name is the best way to achieve this protection. Luckily, bands can register and protect their name in a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with Internet access
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open your Web browser and navigate to a web page that allows you to register your band name with the International or Worldwide Band Name Registry. Band Name and Band Name Protection are two websites that provide this service.

    • 2

      Create a user name and password, supply an email address and select an area of interest to create a temporary account.

    • 3

      Search for your band name using the search option on the website to make sure that your band name does not already exist.

    • 4

      Create a user name and password and supply an email address to register for a permanent account. Fill in your band's information including your band's name, location, record label (if any) and member names. Read the "Terms and Agreements" and click the check box to verify that you agree with the terms.

    • 5

      Pay the one-time registration fee using a secure online payment method.

    • 6

      Click the "Register" button to complete the band name registration process.

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