How to file your Letter of Direction

If you have attempted to complete the “Enter current affiliation” form from the Pro Publishing Administration section of your account and you are receiving an error message, please see the information below.

There are several reasons an error may occur. Please double check the following information:

• Are you inputting the correct IPI?

An IPI is a 9-digit number assigned to you by your PRO. If you are unsure what your IPI is, you can locate it by searching your name in your PRO’s public repertoire or contacting them directly.

You may also be able to locate it from within your songwriter portal with your PRO. For more information on how to locate your IPI number, please see this Help Center article.

Is your IPI 8 digits? Some older IPI numbers are 8 digits instead of 9. You should try adding a 0 to the front of your IPI number.

• Does your songwriter name in our system match how it appears with your Performing Rights Organization (PRO)?

This information can be found in the same way as your IPI number.

If the answer is no, please use this link to submit a request so we can update your songwriter name.

Once you receive confirmation from our Artist Services team that your songwriter name has been updated, please try filling out the “Enter current affiliation” form once more.

• Do the publisher name and IPI number you are entering match how it appears with your Performing Rights Organization (PRO)?

This information can be found in the same way as your IPI number.

Please note, if you do not have your own publishing entity with your PRO, please leave the Publisher name and IPI fields blank.

If you have double checked this information and are still having trouble filling out the “Enter current affiliation” form, you will need to submit a request for one of our Artist Services representatives to fill out this form on your behalf.

Please do not call in to request this, as we need to have your permission in writing.

Use this link to submit a request and choose "Submit Letter of Direction" from the drop-down menu. You will be asked to include the following in your request to ensure that we get the information to you in a timely manner.

• Performing Rights Organization
• Country of Residence
• Songwriter Name
• Songwriter Email Address
• Songwriter IPI
• Publisher Name
• Publisher IPI

You will also be need to check a box to agree that you are giving us permission to complete, sign, and submit a Letter of Direction on behalf of you, your co-writer, or a publishing entity that is owned by either you or a co-writer.

You will also be asked to agree that by submitting this request for a co-writer, you assert that you have obtained informed consent from your co-writer to file a Letter of Direction on their behalf and/or to have CD Baby so.

If a publisher is being entered, please provide the name of the authorized signatory for that publisher as it is listed in their P.R.O.’s system.

Are you getting an error when you submit your Letter of Direction. If so, please check out the instructions on how to resolve that here.