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ISBN is required for all books. It is used to identify commercial books worldwide. Our professionals can help you obtain ISBN Registration for any kind of book.

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About ISBN Registration

  • Significance: It is mandatory for all book publishing houses to display an ISBN number on all books published by them.
  • Reliability: An ISBN number on a book assures that the book is genuine and not plagiarized, pirated, offensive, or spurious.
  • One-time Process: The ISBN registration process is a one-time process. Publishers need not apply for renewal.
  • Global Recognition: Searching an ISBN number on the ISBN portal provides all details of the book, e.g., name and details of the book and its author.
  • Access to Bibliographic Databases: These databases are set up by ISBN to help libraries and book trade organizations provide timely updates to customers.
  • Uniform Format for Publishing: ISBN enables a publisher to specify a particular edition of a book and a uniform format to publish that book.

What is an ISBN?

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number, a unique 13-digit numeric code used to identify commercial books. Earlier, ISBN consisted of 10 digits until December 2006. From 1 January 2007, it was increased to 13 digits. The ISBN is allotted after calculation with a secret mathematical formula and includes a check-digit to validate the number.

Structure of an ISBN

Every ISBN comprises five essential components, each separated by spaces (below barcode) or hyphens (above barcode). The five elements of an ISBN code are:

Prefix Element

The ISBN number begins with 978 or 979.

Registration Group Element

Denotes the particular country, state, or region from the international ISBN system. May consist of 1 to 5 digits.

Registrant Element

Identifies the publisher. May comprise up to 7 digits.

Publication Element

Signifies the specific edition and format of a particular title. Can be up to 6 digits.

Check Digit

The last single digit mathematically validates the rest of the ISBN number using a Mod 10 system with alternating weights of 1 and 3.

Process of ISBN Registration

  1. Upload the required documents and information to our web portal.
  2. Consult our business advisor on how to get an ISBN.
  3. Our professional will verify the validity of documents and information provided.
  4. On successful submission of the ISBN application, it will be sent for clarification.
  5. Send a suitable reply to any clarification or objection on the ISBN, if any.
  6. On a satisfactory reply, the ISBN number will be allotted.

Documents Required for ISBN Registration

  • ID Proof of Author
  • Content of Book
  • Description of Book
  • Cover Page of the Book
  • Title of the Book
  • Publisher & Printer Details

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An ISBN code is used by book publishers, book dealers, and libraries for ordering, listing, and stock management. It enables them to distinguish publishers and recognize a specific edition of a specific title in a particular format.

ISBNs are allocated to publishers in the country where their head office is situated, irrespective of the language of the publication or the target market for the book.

The following products, which are not text-based, do not qualify for an ISBN: serials, periodicals, magazines, journals, record books, audio/video VCDs, DVDs, computer games, computer applications, items available to a restricted group (e.g., a course book only for students), websites, and other non-text-based publications.

The following are eligible for ISBN Registration: any publisher involved in the publication of valid products for sale and distribution in the market, any author whose name is given on the cover page of the book along with the title, and institutions holding seminars and conferences on a specific topic.

No, unused ISBNs cannot be passed on to other users. An ISBN code includes a group identifier, publisher identifier, and title identifier, meaning all products identified by ISBN from that batch will be considered as published by that publisher.

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique numeric code allocated to identify each book, whether printed or available electronically. For an easy ISBN registration process, our professionals can help you obtain an ISBN number.

Yes, ISBN registration is free in India, provided by government officials. Applying for an ISBN as a beginner may lead to a tedious and lengthy process. It is advisable to take the help of professionals who will guide you through the step-by-step process of ISBN Registration.

The ISBN, or International Standard Book Number, is a numeric code assigned to each book, whether printed or available online. Our experts will assist you in obtaining an ISBN for your books.

You can apply for an ISBN at the government website or visit the ISBN office in Delhi. Fill out the ISBN registration form and provide details of the author, publisher, and book title-verso, along with other details.

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a unique 13-digit numeric code used to distinguish commercial books. The ISBN is allotted by calculation using a secret mathematical formula and includes a check-digit to validate the number.

The ISBN is a unique code assigned after thorough calculation using a secret mathematical formula. It includes a special ‘check-digit’ that further authenticates the number.

The ISBN number provides various details about the book. On searching the ISBN on the ISBN portal, one can find all details of the book, i.e., the name and details of the book and its author.

Benefits of getting an ISBN number include: it is essential for selling publications through influential supply chains or online; it provides access to bibliographic databases used by publishers and libraries to provide information to customers; and it helps boost sales of the publication.

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