Registration on hold?
Complete your registration to move from On Hold to Active
On HoldRegistration CompletionActive
A hold means some requirements are still unresolved. It gives the applicant one paid completion-verification opportunity across the affected programs; it is not approval.
The completion-verification fee is calculated separately for each affected program under the Fees & Exemptions schedule.
- Read your hold noticeEach hold code comes with a plain-language reason and the evidence or correction it needs.
- Request the one completion opportunityThe affected programs and their applicable completion-verification fees are listed before payment.
- Submit one complete packetAfter payment, submit the evidence index, response statement, corrected material and attestation once under the existing registry number.
- Receive the final outcomeThe reviewer records Active, Conditional or Registration Declined — Final with reasons. A second submission is not accepted for the same scope.
End-to-end flow
On Hold
Reviewer records standardized hold codes, public summary, required actions.
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Corrective Action Notice
Applicant receives one consolidated notice for every affected registration.
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Fee and completion authorization
Applicant receives one quote covering each affected program and authorizes the single completion-verification submission.
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Completion Packet
Applicant uploads one complete packet with documents, explanations, revised metadata and other required evidence.
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Evidence Validation
Intake verifies file integrity, version, legibility, identity and scope.
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Registration Completion Review
Reviewer tests the new evidence against the applicable standard and country module.
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Authority Consultation
Used only where permitted and necessary — never implies external endorsement.
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Final Determination
Active, Conditional or Registration Declined — Final.
Step-by-step
| Step | Stage | Website / review behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hold issued | Reviewer records standardized hold codes, public summary, private detail, required actions and evidence categories. |
| 2 | Corrective Action Notice | Applicant receives one consolidated notice showing every unresolved item for each affected registration. |
| 3 | Fee and completion authorization | The applicant receives one quote for each affected program and authorizes the single paid completion-verification submission. |
| 4 | Versioned evidence upload | Applicant uploads one complete packet with explanations, revised metadata, permissions, source records and other required evidence. |
| 5 | Completeness validation | Intake verifies file integrity, version, legibility, identity, scope and whether each requested category was addressed. |
| 6 | Program re-review | Reviewer tests the new evidence against the applicable standard version and country module. |
| 7 | Cross-program dependency check | A cure in one registration is mapped to the others so the applicant is not asked to upload the same evidence repeatedly. |
| 8 | Authority consultation / referral | Used only where permitted and necessary; consultation status does not imply external endorsement. |
| 9 | Reasoned determination | Each hold code becomes Resolved, Partially Resolved, Superseded, Escalated or Unresolved. |
| 10 | Final outcome | Record becomes Active / Compliant Within Scope, Conditional or Registration Declined — Final. |
| 11 | No second submission | A Registration Declined — Final record cannot be reopened or replaced by a new application for the same work and rights-holder scope. |
| 12 | Publication & revalidation | Public registry displays the final scope, current status, authority basis, version and next revalidation trigger. |
Hold Notice requirements
Every hold must be actionable. A generic "not approved" message is not sufficient. The notice must show:
- Program name and registry number
- Current status and hold date
- Each hold code and plain-language reason
- Evidence or corrective action required
- Whether the item is shared with another GPRCC program
- Applicable standard / country-module version
- Whether authority consultation is pending
- What outcome can occur if the issue is cured, partially cured or not cured
- Available reconsideration or appeal route if a later adverse determination is issued
Applicant completion packet and fee
The applicant has one completion-verification submission. The quote lists each affected program, the applicable fee band, payment terms and the deadline. Payment does not guarantee an Active outcome.
| Core program | Planning band (USD) |
|---|---|
| IRTC | $7,250–$20,500 USD |
| IMRC | $6,200–$25,000 USD |
| IDLC | $7,400–$25,000 USD |
| IBEM | $4,850–$25,000 USD |
View prices for every catalog program →
| Packet component | Required behavior |
|---|---|
| Evidence index | Lists every uploaded item, source, date, version, responsible party and linked hold code. |
| Applicant response statement | Explains how each unresolved requirement has been addressed. |
| Corrected / replacement material | Revised agreements, metadata, disclaimers, rights schedules, source ledgers, brand records or other program-specific items. |
| Jurisdiction response | Shows which country-module requirements are being addressed and which require outside authority/counsel referral. |
| Attestation | Applicant confirms the single submission is complete to the best of their knowledge and that material changes will be reported. |
Completion review decision matrix
| Finding on hold codes | Result |
|---|---|
| All mandatory items resolved | Move to Active / Compliant Within Scope unless an approved condition is necessary. |
| Core requirements satisfied but defined limitations remain | Move to Conditional and publish the exact conditions / exclusions. |
| Material evidence still missing after the completion opportunity | Issue Registration Declined — Final; no second submission is accepted for the same scope. |
| Complete file reviewed but substantive standard not met | Issue Disapproved — Reconsideration Eligible or Disapproved — Final according to the program rules. |
| New material changes the scope | Re-map standards / country modules and create a new review event; retain prior history. |
Four core registration completion tracks
Media & Reputation Clearance File
Completion categories →Distribution & Licensing Compliance File
Completion categories →Brand Enforcement & Monitoring File
Completion categories →Record continuity. The original registry number remains attached throughout the one completion opportunity and final determination. Registration Declined — Final closes the scope permanently; no new registry number may be created for the same work and rights-holder scope.
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