A Writer IPI (Interested Party Information) number is a unique identifier assigned to songwriters and composers by performance rights organizations. This number helps track and manage the collection and distribution of royalties for musical works, ensuring that payments are accurately attributed to the right individual. In this article, we will discuss how to locate your IPI number with ASCAP. BMI, SEAC, and SOCAN.
Finding Your IPI Number
To find your IPI number, begin by selecting the drop down menu for the performance rights organization you are registered with.
If your performance rights organization is not listed below, consider still following the steps of one of the PROs, as the process is very similar.
ASCAP
ASCAP
Step 1: Visit the ASCAP homepage here
Step 2: Select the 'Repertory' menu on ASCAP's home page
Step 3: Fill in your name as a performer and select 'Search'
Step 4: Select performer name in blue
Step 5: Select 'Expand' for the work associated with the performer
Step 6: Locate the IPI number affiliated with your name
BMI
BMI
Step 1: Visit the BMI homepage here
Step 2: Navigate to the search bar & select 'Search Songview'
Step 3: Fill in your name as a performer and select 'Search'
Step 4: Navigate to the row with your performer name and select the arrow with a circle around it under the details column
Step 5: Select the plus under the 'expand' column associated with your work
Step 6: Locate your IPI number
SESAC
SESAC
Step 1: Visit the SESAC homepage here
Step 2: Select 'Repertory'
Step 3: Search by one of the prompted fields, keep the filter as 'song', and press 'Search'
Step 4: Select the drop down arrow for the work with the associated title
Step 5: Locate your IPI number associated with your writer/publisher name
SOCAN
SOCAN
Step 1: Visit the SOCAN homepage here
Step 2: Select 'Repertoire Search'
Step 3: Complete one of the fields listed and select 'Submit'
Step 4: Select the drop down arrow for the song of interest
Step 5: Locate the IPI number associated with your name
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