About Us

Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) provide a copyright solution for churches wanting to reproduce the words of songs for their times of worship.

In 2007 CCLI changed its operational structure across Europe. We now have a regional office based in the Netherlands in order to provide the Church Copyright Licence (CCL) to churches and christian organizations.
CCLI acquired Stichting Licentie owned by Mr. Leen la Rivière in 2001.
Between 2001 and 2007 CCLI had been working in a joint venture with Musicopy under the name of CCLicentie. This joint venture has ceased and we are now the sole provider of the CCL in Benelux and the continuation of Stichting Licentie. To have a look at the detailed history click here.

CCLI is able to offer practical advice and support through the maze of copyright. With systems in place to ensure that copyright owners are fairly rewarded for their work.

CCLI licences are available in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Luxemburg, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Switzerland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Today's licence holders not only enjoy the freedom to use copyright materials in many aspects of their church ministry but they also have access to a variety of resources and information which enhance their ministry.

Today CCLI administers over 87,000 licences in Europe and 236,000 worldwide.