Licences for Churches

Whether your church wants to show films, play and/or record music, photocopy from authorised publications or download song lyrics and music, CCLI can provide a simple, legal and affordable solution to your copyright needs.

	Reproducing Song Words If you use song projection software or OHPs, create your own song sheets or store song words on your computer then you may need a Church Copyright Licence (CCL).
	Downloading Song Lyrics and Music If you want instant access to CCLI's online song database, with great features such as transposing songs into the key of your choice, Music Player and 30-second sound samples, then you may need SongSelect.
	Photocopying If you photocopy from any books, magazines or publications in your church then you may need a Music Reproduction Licence (MRL) or a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) Church Licence.
	Playing Music If you perform live music in your church or playing music from a sound recording then you may need a PRS for Music Church Licence and a PPL Church Licence.
	Showing Films  If you show films in church activities you are likely to need the Church Video Licence (CVL) and PRS for Music Church Licence.
	Recording Music If you record music from your church services, wedding ceremonies or live concerts, then you may need a Church Copyright Licence (CCL) or a Limited Manufacture Licence from PRS for Music.

Not sure which licences you need?

Check the Quick Guide Licence Table

Links to: Licence Fees / Apply Now / SongSelect / Create / FAQs / Terms of Agreement