Which Name Matters for IPRS?
- One Music Records
- 12 hours ago
- 1 min read
A very popular question often asked by composers - Which Name Matters for IPRS?
1. Original Legal Name (Family Name / Government Name)
This is the most important name for IPRS membership and internal royalty mapping.
Used in official records
Used for banking, tax (PAN/GST), and legal verification
Required for your IPRS Membership Certificate, royalty agreements, and international matching (via CISAC etc.)
2. Artist Name / Stage Name
This is optional and used only for reference or display.
Can be linked as an alias in their system.
May appear on public performer listings or reports (but internally, the royalty is tracked by the legal name).
IPRS Royalty Mapping – What Name Do They Use?
IPRS maps lyricist & composer royalties based on:
Criteria | Description |
Legal Name (as in IPRS records) | Primary identifier for royalty mapping |
Work registration | You must submit songs with correct credits — both legal name and optionally stage name |
ISWC Code (for lyrics/music) | If applicable, it ties the work to your IPRS ID |
CISAC ID/IPRS Member ID | Internal system ID ensures accurate tracking internationally |
Example - Which Name Matters for IPRS?
Let’s say a composer is known as DJ Shaan, but their real name is Shaan Mehta:
Apply for IPRS with "Shaan Mehta"
Mention “DJ Shaan” as alias/stage name
When registering works, always enter:
Composer: Shaan Mehta
This ensures accuracy in royalty attribution
Final Advice:
Always use your legal name for IPRS registration.
Register all songs with matching credits.
Use aliases only for public recognition, but never in place of your real name when submitting works.
