Frequently Asked Questions: Mechanical, Synchronization & Other Licensing

A: You can search for SESAC writers, publishers and songs on the SESAC website here.

A: In order to obtain a synchronization “synch” license you will need to contact all of the publishers or their administrators for the song in question. If the song you wish to license is represented by SESAC, it is likely we can provide publisher/administrator contact information.

You can search the SESAC repertory for the song here.

You can also request publisher/administrator information via email from Robin Moore at rmoore@sesac.com.

A: To use a song for a commercial you need to contact all of the publishers or administrators in order to obtain the required permission and license. As in the case of obtaining a synch license, SESAC can likely provide contact information if the publisher/administrator is affiliated with our organization. You can search our repertory for the song here.

You can also request publisher/administrator information via email from Robin Moore at rmoore@sesac.com.

A: You need to contact all of the publishers or administrators of the song in question in order to obtain the required permission and license. If the song you wish to license is represented by SESAC, it is likely we can provide contact information for the publishers affiliated with us. You can search our repertory for the song here.

You can also request publisher/administrator information via email from Robin Moore at rmoore@sesac.com.

A: To record a SESAC-affiliated song, you need to contact all of the publishers or administrators of the song in question and obtain the required permission and license. Again, if the song you wish to license is represented by SESAC, we likely can provide contact information for the publishers affiliated with us.

You can search our repertory for the song here.

You can also request publisher/administrator information via email from Robin Moore at rmoore@sesac.com.