Permissions

Permission is necessary if you are writing a book or developing a product that uses material or excerpts from a Harper Christian Resources, Thomas Nelson or Zondervan publication. Please use the HarperCollins Christian Permission Request Form.

We strive to answer all requests on a first-come, first-serve basis and have an average turnaround time of six to eight weeks. Thank you for your patience in this process.

  • Incomplete permission requests will not be considered. Please provide all information or the request will not be processed.
  • Please do not call regarding your permission request, as that delays the process.
  • Please do not send duplicate requests.
  • We cannot accept requests by telephone or fax.

How do I get permission to quote from the NKJV, NCV, ICB, NET, The Voice, or The Expanded Bible translation?
How do I get permission to quote from the NIV, NIrV, and Amplified Bible translations?
How do I get permission to use maps, charts and other Bible supplementary material?
How do I get permission to use one of your Bible translations in its entirety?
How do I get permission to use one of your Bible translations in a smartphone application or other digital product?
How do I get permission to quote from one of your books?
What is your gratis use policy for books?
How do I get permission to use images?
How do I get permission to use one of your books in an academic course?
How do I get permission to translate one of your books into another language?
What is your policy for church use?
How do I get permission to use Reverend Fun materials?
Permissions for Disabled and Visually Impaired
Questions about the policy or specific use

How do I get permission to quote from the NKJV, NCV, ICB, NET, The Voice, or The Expanded Bible translation?

Bible Quotation Policy:

The policy below applies to all Thomas Nelson Bible translations: New King James Version (NKJV), New Century Version (NCV), International Children’s Bible (ICB), The New English Translation (NET) (commercial use only), Expanded Bible, or The Voice.

If your use of Scripture does not fall within the Gratis Use Guidelines listed below, written permission is required and you will need to submit a formal request through the HarperCollins Christian Permission Request Form.

Gratis Use Guidelines:

If your use falls under all of the guidelines listed below, you do not require written permission; if your use does not fall within ALL guidelines listed below, you will need to submit a request for written permission.

  • No more than 500 verses quoted in total.
  • Scripture does not make up more than 25% of the total text.
  • Scripture does not account for an entire book of the Bible.
  • Scripture is not quoted in a commentary or any other Biblical Reference work.
  • All Scripture must be properly cited (see below).
  • Your product is not listed below in the “Not Covered by Gratis Use” section.

Scripture from any of the Thomas Nelson translations may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to five hundred (500) verses or less without written permission, as long as the Scripture does not make up more than 25% of the total text in the work and the Scripture is not being quoted in commentary or another Biblical reference work. If an entire book of the Bible is being reproduced, regardless of verse count, written permission is required.

Not covered by Gratis Use:
  • Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone, such as artwork, note cards, crafts, novelty products, and jewelry.
  • Use of charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, and reference material from our study Bibles.
  • Use of scripture in lyrics and musical compositions
  • Use of an entire book of the Bible or the Bible translation
For non-commercial use of the NET

For non-commercial (meaning you will not be selling or receiving donations for your product) use of the NET, please refer to this page: https://netbible.com/faq/

Copyright Notices:
NKJV

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

NCV

Scripture taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

ICB

Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, International Children’s Bible® Copyright© 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

NET

Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NET) are from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996, 2019 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved

The Voice

Scripture taken from The Voice™. Copyright © 2012 by Ecclesia Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Expanded Bible

Scripture taken from The Expanded Bible. Copyright ©2011 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Word of Promise™

Thomas Nelson has very rigid restrictions placed on the use of the Word of Promise™ Audio Bible. Unfortunately, we do not have the rights to allow any third party use of this product. We are unable to grant any permission requests, including but not limited to broadcast use or website streaming uses.

How do I get permission to quote from the NIV, NIrV, and Amplified Bible translations?

The policy below applies to all Zondervan Bible translations: New International Version (NIV) (commercial use in North America), New International Reader's Version (NIrV) (commercial use in North America, UK & Commonwealth, ECC, and EFTA), and the Amplified Bible (AMP and AMPC).

If your use of Scripture does not fall within the Gratis Use Guidelines listed below, written permission is required, and you will need to submit a formal request through the HarperCollins Christian Permission Request Form.

Gratis Use Guidelines

If your use falls under all of the guidelines listed below, you do not require written permission; if your use does not fall within ALL guidelines listed below, you will need to submit a request for written permission

Text from the NIV, NIrV, or AMP Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio), up to and inclusive of 500 verses or less without written permission, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible, nor do verses quoted account for 25% or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted, and the verses are not being quoted in a commentary or other biblical reference work. This permission is contingent upon an appropriate copyright acknowledgment.

For use of the NIV:

Zondervan is granting permission for the latest edition of the NIV text only (currently 2011), available for personal use at www.biblica.com, www.biblegateway.com and www.youversion.com. We are not granting permission for use of the earlier editions of the NIV text. For more information, please visit: https://www.thenivbible.com/about-the-niv/about-the-2011-edition/

Works not covered by Gratis Use
  • Use of an entire book of the Bible or the complete Bible translation
  • Scripture on a product in which the verse stands alone, such as artwork, note cards, crafts, novelty products, and jewelry
  • Use charts, maps, illustrations, footnotes, study notes, reference material, from our study Bibles
  • Use of Scripture in lyrics and musical compositions
Copyright Notices:

NIV

Works using NIV quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):
1. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®

2. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®

3. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®

NIrV

Works using NIrV quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):
1. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com The “NIrV” and “New International Reader’s Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®

2. Scripture quotations marked (NIrV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIrV” and “New International Reader’s Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®

3. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIrV” and “New International Reader’s Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®

Amplified Bible 2015

Works using Amplified Bible 2015 quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):
1. Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org

2. Scripture quotations marked (AMP) are taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org

3. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 12015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

Works using Amplified Bible, Classic Edition quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):
1. Scripture taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org

2. Scripture quotations marked (AMPCE) are taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org

3. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. lockman.org

Permission Requests – Outside of U.S. and Canada (NIV)

If your request is for use outside the territory of the U.S. and Canada (North America), electronic rights, musical composition, or lyric rights, your permission request must be directed to:

Biblica, Inc.©
300 General Palmer Drive, #4
Palmer Lake, CO 80133-1871
https://www.biblica.com/permissions/

Permissions Requests - Outside of the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, EEC, and EFTA (NIrV)

If your request is for use outside the territory of the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, ECC, and EFTA, electronic rights, musical composition, or lyric rights, your permission request must be directed to:

Biblica, Inc.©
300 General Palmer Drive, #4
Palmer Lake, CO 80133-1871
https://www.biblica.com/permissions/
https://www.biblica.com/permissions/contact/

Permission Requests – Commercial Use within the United Kingdom, EEC and EFTA (NIV, NIrV)

Rights and permission to quote from the NIV text in printed or electronic media intended for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, EFTA countries that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by:

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd.
338 Euston Road London, NW1 3BH
United Kingdom
www.hodder.co.uk
[email protected]

 

How do I get permission to use maps, charts, or supplementary Bible material?

Using maps, charts, or Bible supplementary material from our Bibles requires formal written permission. Please complete a Permission Request Form to use this material.

How do I get permission to use one of your Bible translations in its entirety?

Use of one of our Bible translations in its entirety requires a license and is subject to a fee. When you contact us, please include the following information:

  • Anticipated publication date
  • Anticipated formats and price points for each format
  • Anticipated first printing and first year sales figures for each format
  • Primary audience
  • Primary sales channels (Christian retail, general retail, direct to consumer, etc.)
  • Authors for the content you will include in the Bible and/or description of additional content you plan to add to the Bible text
  • Other Bibles you have published
  • Other Bible translations you have published and/or other licenses you have for other translations
  • The printer and typesetter you plan to use
  • Details about your editorial process and the experience of your editorial team producing Bibles

 

How do I get permission to use one of your Bible translations in a smartphone application or other digital product?

Please answer the following questions in order to use one of our Bible translations in smartphone application or other digital product.

  • Has your organization developed apps before? If so, please provide details.
  • Will you be distributing the entire Bible in your app?
  • What kind of other content will you pair with the Bible text in this app?
  • What is the retail price of the app?
  • What are your estimated first-year sales?
  • What is your business model? How will you pay publishers for their content?
  • What are your future plans for this app or other related apps?
  • Can you provide screenshots, mock-ups, or promo codes (if other app versions are already in the market)?

 

How do I get permission to quote from one of your books?

If you would like to request permission to use an excerpt from a Harper Christian Resources, Thomas Nelson, or Zondervan publication, please provide the following information:

  • Completed permission request form
  • A copy of Harper Christian Resources, Thomas Nelson or Zondervan book page with excerpt underlined
  • A copy of the copyright page from the Harper Christian Resources, Thomas Nelson, or Zondervan book
  • A few lines of your material preceding and following the quotes from our book

Fees are determined based on the material used, the size of your first printing, your book’s retail price, and the material’s distribution. Fees compensate the authors for the use of their published works.

Photocopy Requests

If you are requesting to photocopy material for a church, school, etc., please provide the following information:

  • Completed permission request form
  • A copy of the book page with excerpt underlined
  • Number of copies requested

 

What is your Gratis Use policy for books?

Unfortunately, Harper Christian Resources, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan do not have a general “Gratis Use” policy. Our commitments to individual authors and contractual obligations prevent us from having a policy to apply to all permission inquiries. Instead, permissions are handled on a case-by-case basis. For additional questions, please contact the permissions department.

Note that requests to use more than 250 words from a single source may be subject to a fee.

How do I get permission to use images?

Requesting to reproduce images or illustrations requires formal permission (fees may apply). Please complete the HarperCollins Christian Permission Request Form.

How do I get permission to use one of your books in an academic course?

For use of our books in academic courses, please contact Copyright Clearance Center at https://marketplace.copyright.com.

How do I get permission to translate one of your books into another language?

Please contact our licensing department to find our more information about translating one of our books into another language.

What is your policy for church use?

Formal written permission is not necessary for churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons, or classroom use that falls within our Gratis Use Guidelines.

Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scripture in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or to be shown on a screen (PowerPoint or overhead projector) without asking permission, provided the source is accurately cited (see Copyright Notice section).

Photocopies for churches

Churches may photocopy one chapter or less than 10% of the total work and up to twenty copies for church use only without permission. Formal written permission is required if more copies are needed (fees may apply). Churches must include copyright notice on each photocopy.

How do I get permission to use Reverend Fun materials?

Written permission is necessary if you are writing a book, developing merchandise, or creating presentations that use material or cartoons from Reverend Fun.

Churches/Sunday Schools using less than 50 items, not for resale and for church use only, do not need formal permission. The following credit line is required on or near the cartoons:
Copyright © 2015 HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

Permissions for Disabled and Visually Impaired

  • All requests must be submitted from Institutions, Universities, or Colleges (not individuals).
  • If you have not already confirmed your eligibility for the Disability Request, confirm visually impaired eligibility at the Library of Congress’ website of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS).
  • Please complete the Disability Request for Electronic Text Form and email it to [email protected].
  • Please allow up to 2 weeks to prepare the text.

For others requesting braille or digitized editions for those with print disabilities should contact Bookshare http://www.bookshare.org/.

Questions about the policy or the specific use

For all additional questions regarding permissions, please contact the permissions department via email at [email protected] or mail at the following address:

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Attn: Permissions Department
P.O. Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214