How to Request Rights for Karaoke Songs

Gathering the Proper Forms

• 1

  Turn on your computer, access your Internet and go to the ASCAP website, Ascap.com. (See references.)

• 2

  Click on the "Need a license" link once you're on the ASCAP site.

• 3

  Fill out the "Request Licensing Information" form once you click on the "Need a license" link. Be sure to indicate that you need public performance rights, mechanical rights, synchronization rights and printed rights for various songs in the description section of the form.

• 4

  Click on the submit button once you are done filling out the "Request Licensing Information" form.

• 5

  Make note of the contact info on Ascap.com in case you want to contact ASCAP by phone for further information.