Co-Writer Agreement Generator
Generate a co-writer agreement for songwriters and collaborators. Add names, roles, ownership percentages, and download a professional PDF.
Use this co-writer agreement generator to document songwriting ownership before release, royalties, publishing, or disputes become an issue. Add writer names, assign roles and percentages, review terms in the live preview, then download or finalize ownership in CAZEN.
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Co-Writers
Optional Terms
Add specific terms for licensing, publishing, territorial rights, or sample clearances.
Total must equal 100% to generate agreement.
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Your agreement will appear here in real time.
A draft is not an agreement.
This generator creates a draft. Ownership only becomes real when all parties agree and sign. Create a split sheet to formalize it, or lock it down permanently in CAZEN.
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How to use a co-writer agreement
Five steps from blank form to signed agreement.
Add writer names and roles
Enter each co-writer’s full name and their role in the collaboration — songwriter, lyricist, composer, producer, or other.
Assign ownership percentages
Agree on how ownership is split. All percentages must add up to 100%. Discuss this during or immediately after the session.
Review terms before release
Make sure all parties agree on the terms before the song is released, registered with a PRO, or pitched for sync.
Download and share the draft
Generate and download the agreement as a PDF. Share it with all co-writers for review.
Sign it manually or finalize in CAZEN
Print and sign the agreement, or create a co-signed, timestamped Vault record in CAZEN for tamper-proof ownership documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a co-writer agreement?
A co-writer agreement is a written contract between two or more songwriters that documents who owns what percentage of a song. It typically includes each writer's name, role, ownership share, and signatures. It serves a similar purpose to a split sheet but is often more detailed in its terms and conditions.
Do co-writers need a written agreement?
Yes. Without a written agreement, ownership defaults vary by jurisdiction and can lead to disputes. A written co-writer agreement protects all parties by clearly documenting ownership before release, royalties, or publishing deals enter the picture.
Is a songwriting agreement legally binding?
A signed co-writer agreement can serve as evidence of an ownership arrangement between parties. For full legal enforceability, all parties should sign and date the document. For stronger protection, use a platform like CAZEN that provides verified digital signatures and timestamped records.
What should be included in a co-writer agreement?
A complete co-writer agreement should include: the song or project title, the date of agreement, each writer's full name and role, ownership percentages that total 100%, terms covering licensing and transfers, signature lines, and the date signed. Additional terms can cover publishing administration, sample clearances, or territorial rights. Not sure how to split percentages? Use the music split calculator to determine fair ownership shares.
How is this different from a split sheet?
A split sheet is a simpler document focused on recording ownership percentages. A co-writer agreement includes more detailed terms about licensing, transfers, and income distribution. For a simpler approach, use the split sheet generator. If you need help deciding on percentages first, try the music split calculator. For a blank printable document, download the split sheet template.
Can I use this for producers and songwriters?
Yes. This tool works for any combination of contributors — songwriters, producers, topliners, lyricists, and composers. If you need a starting point for what percentage a producer should receive, use the producer split calculator to estimate fair ownership based on role and contribution type.
Why every co-write needs a written agreement
A co-writer agreement template is the simplest way to avoid ownership disputes after a songwriting session. Whether you are working on a first collaboration or a tenth, a signed agreement protects everyone involved. This free songwriting agreement generator gives you a starting point: add contributor names, assign roles and ownership percentages, and produce a clean PDF document that all parties can review and sign.
Looking for a music collaboration contract that covers more than just ownership? Add custom terms for publishing administration, licensing restrictions, territorial rights, or sample clearances. If you need help deciding percentages, use the music split calculator before creating your agreement. For a simpler document that focuses only on ownership percentages, the split sheet generator may be a better fit.
Continue your workflow
Use these tools together to calculate, document, and finalize creative ownership.
Split Sheet Generator
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