Songwriter

• 1). Verify a song you've written has been either recorded, performed publicly in a venue licensable by ASCAP -- such as a club, concert, college or university -- or performed on film, television, radio or the Internet.
  
  
• 2). Go to ascap.com/join and select "Apply Now" under "Writer."
  
  
• 3). Follow the prompts to input personal information, including your address and Social Security number, as well as information about who performed your song and where.
  
  

Publisher

• 1). Verify your company has published works that are recorded, performed in a venue licensable by ASCAP, performed in an audio visual or electronic medium or are available for sale or rental.
  
  
• 2). Go to ascap.com/join and click "Apply Now" under "Publisher."
  
  
• 3). Specify whether you are joining ASCAP as an individually owned publishing company, a partnership or as a corporation. Follow the prompts to provide ASCAP with additional information about you, the partnership or the corporation.