ISRC Codes in Netherlands

About ISRC in Netherlands

The Netherlands has a dynamic music scene, particularly in electronic and dance music. SENA acts as the national ISRC agency, providing registrant codes to Dutch record labels and producers. The NL prefix is used for all ISRC codes assigned in the Netherlands.

National ISRC Agency

How to Get an ISRC in Netherlands

1. Contact the national ISRC agency: SENA (Stichting ter Exploitatie van Naburige Rechten)
2. Apply for a registrant code — you will receive a unique 3-character alphanumeric code
3. Once approved, you can assign ISRCs to your recordings using your registrant code
4. Each ISRC you assign will start with NL followed by your registrant code
5. Many digital distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.) can also assign ISRCs on your behalf

Example NL ISRC Format

An ISRC assigned in Netherlands follows this format:

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