An International Standard Book Number is used to identify books.If you are a publisher, self-publishing writer, or a company representative interested in putting out literature that can be easily catalogued, you should get an ISBN.The process of obtaining an ISBN varies from nation to nation.The International ISBN Agency website can be used to identify your national agency.Follow the directions provided by your national ISBN agency if you click on your country.
Step 1: You can find your national agency's ISBN.
The website of the International ISBN Agency can be found in your browser.The International ISBN Agency's website can be found at http://www.isbn-international.org.
Step 2: Your company's headquarters is located in a national agency.
From the drop-down menu, choose the nation in which your company or organization is based.Even if your company has multiple locations, select this option.
Step 3: If you are not applying on behalf of a company, select your nation.
If you are not applying for an ISBN on behalf of a company or organization, you will also need to apply.You can find an agency by using the drop-down menu.
Step 4: You can create an account with your national agency.
You may have to create an account with your national agency.The process by which you create an account can be different.You will need to create a password and a usernames.You might be asked to confirm your account using an email address.
Step 5: Find your application.
The path to the application varies from country to country.In some cases, the option to get an ISBN will be front and center after you access the site of your national agency.You will have to look around the site a bit in order to find the application.
Step 6: You have to fill out the application.
The process for applying varies from nation to nation.Some common elements are shared by the applications.You will be expected to provide the publisher's name, address, title, format of the publication, and your contact information.
Step 7: You have to pay the application fee.
You are expected to submit a processing fee along with your application.The cost of this fee varies depending on the nation in which you apply.The application should state the cost of submission.Ask your national ISBN agency about the cost and payment options if it does not.
Step 8: Get your book.
Depending on your national ISBN agency, the process by which you receive your ISBN depends.You will receive an email when your application has been processed.If you log in to your account, you will be able to check your ISBN.You can get your ISBN number by mail or email.The time required for approval varies from place to place.Your national agency should be able to tell you how long you'll have to wait.