How to register (if you are new to the PLR Program)

Below are the steps on how to register with the PLR Program. Registration forms will be available until May 1, 2025, at midnight. Registrations received with a postmark date outside of the registration period will be returned to you.

You may only register titles that have been published in the last 5 years.

You may register a maximum of 20 new titles per year. The maximum applies to all formats, including print books, e-books and audiobooks. A print book and an e-book are considered as the same title. An audiobook is considered a separate, new title.

Steps

1. Check your eligibility

Before registering, make sure you are eligible for the program.

2. Calculate your percentage share for each title

For each title you plan to register, calculate the percentage share of your contribution.

3. Collect your ISBNs

Make sure you know the ISBN for each title/edition/format. Need help finding your ISBN?

Please note: The PLR Program requires a valid ISBN so that it can search for an audiobook in a public library collection. Audiobooks that do not have an ISBN are not eligible for registration.

4. Make photocopies

For each print and e-book, provide a photocopy of the following pages:

• Title page (on which your name and the title of the book appear)
• Copyright page
• Table of Contents (if available)

For each audiobook, provide a photocopy of the audiobook box cover or bibliographic record (on which you are credited) that shows the ISBN and year of publication.

6. Review your information

• Contact information
• Citizenship status
• Social Insurance Number
• Declaration
• Signature
• Date
• Information for each title
  • Format
  • Language
  • Publication year
  • ISBN
  • Category type
  • Contribution type
  • Percentage share
  • Number of pages (print and e-books only)
  • Table of Contents (Y/N) (print and e-books only)

Do you have all the supporting documents for each print and e-book title submitted?

• Photocopy of title page (on which your name and the book title appear)
• Photocopy of copyright page
• Photocopy of Table of Contents (if available)

Do you have all the supporting documents for each audiobook title submitted?

• Photocopy of the audiobook box cover or bibliographic record (on which you are credited) that shows the ISBN and year of publication.

7. Mail the form and supporting documents

For deliveries by Canada Post

PLR Program
150 Elgin St, PO Box 1047
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8
Canada

For couriers and deliveries

PLR Program
150 Elgin St., 2^nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4
Canada

What happens after you register?

You will be notified of your eligibility the following February. Any payments, if applicable, will be sent at the same time.