Requesting Permission of a Copyright Holder

When writing for permission you are more likely to get a positive response if you:

• make it easy for the copyright holder to respond
• are very clear and specific about what materials you want to use
• are very clear on how you plan to use them
• make your request politely and intelligently

Remember to:

• ask only for what you really need
• write early so that you have a better chance of getting a response before your deadline
• include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a request via U.S. Mail

Date

Publisher's Name (if available)

Publisher's Address (if available)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a student at ____________________, and I am writing to ask permission to use

___________________________________________________________________

(a quote or picture or music or video clip--be specific about exactly what piece of copyright material

you are asking for) in my Web project. This project is a school assignment for my _____________class.

I expect the project to be posted on our school's Web site on _____________________________(date).

Thank you for considering my request. If you agree, I will properly cite the source on my Web page.

Please let me know if you'd like me to follow any special instructions for acknowledging this material.

Please sign or respond below and return or email this form to me. 

Sincerely, 

Your name

School

School Address

http://www,springfield.k12.pa.us

e-mail

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Permission granted (signature, if regular mail)_____________________________________

Full name_____________________________________________

Title_________________________________________________ 

Date___________

Conditions/Instructions (if any)______________________________________

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