Church members should strictly observe all copyright laws. Only copyright owners may authorize duplication (copying) of their work. Duplicating printed or recorded music without authorization from the copyright owner is illegal and dishonest. Stakes and wards must not use music that has been illegally duplicated.

Music in Church publications such as Hymns and the Children's Songbook may be copied for noncommercial Church or home use if it (1) bears a copyright notice indicating that it is owned by the Church or Intellectual Reserve, Inc. (IRI) or (2) includes instructions that allow such duplication. Each copy should include any existing copyright notice.

Music that is not owned by the Church or IRI may not be copied unless the copyright owner has given permission, the copyright notice states that the work may be duplicated, or the work is in the public domain (the copyright has expired).

Printed music that is not owned by the Church or IRI may be performed in Church settings if the music has been legitimately purchased, admission is not charged, the performers or directors are not paid, and there are no recordings made of the performance. If you have further questions, please contact the Intellectual Property Office at 801-240-3959 or cor-intellectualproperty@ldschurch.org.