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Get a professionally drafted legal affidavit confirming your ownership, authorship, or creative contribution to a song, beat, or musical work. Perfect for securing copyrights, resolving rights disputes, or satisfying distributor requirements.
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As a creator, your music is your currency, but the industry moves fast, and handshakes don't hold up when royalties or distribution deals are on the line. A Music Ownership and Authorship Affidavit is a formal, notarized document that legally declares your creative contribution, ownership stake, or sole authorship of a specific track, beat, or composition. You typically need this when a digital distributor flags a sample, when registering with a Performing Rights Organization like ASCAP or BMI during a rights dispute, or when preparing to license your catalog to a music supervisor. A great affidavit doesn't just say "I wrote this." It provides ironclad context—linking your legal identity to your artist alias, detailing precise split percentages, and referencing verifiable timestamps, project files, or stems. Having this drafted professionally gives you the legal weight needed to protect your intellectual property, clear distribution roadblocks quickly, and ensure you get paid every cent you deserve for your art.
No, this affidavit does not replace registering your work with the government copyright office. However, it serves as immediate, sworn evidence of your ownership that can be used to resolve distributor takedowns and platform disputes while your formal registration is pending.
Submit this notarized affidavit directly to the distributor's compliance or legal department along with your supporting stems and project files. This formal declaration legally shifts the liability and typically forces the distributor to reinstate your track while any third-party claims are investigated.
Yes, you can cover multiple tracks in a single affidavit by listing each song in an attached schedule or exhibit. You must clearly detail the specific title, splits, and file names for every individual track included in the collection.
No, an affidavit is a personal sworn statement, meaning you can sign one individually to declare your own specific share and contributions. For a unified agreement signed by all creators on a track, you should use a collaboration agreement or split sheet instead.
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