About ISBN Registration

Significance

It is mandatory for all the book publishing houses to display ISBN number on all the books published by them.

Reliability

An ISBN number on a book gives an assurance that the book is truly genuine and is not plagiarised, pirated, offensive or spurious.

One-time Process

ISBN registration process is one-time process. The publisher of books need not apply for renewal of ISBN registration.

Global recognition

On searching ISBN number of a book on ISBN portal one can find all details of the book e.g. name and details of the book and its author.

Access to bibliographic databases.

These are databases are set up by ISBN to help libraries and book trade organizations to give a timely update to the customers.

Uniform Format for publishing

ISBN Enables a publisher to specify a particular edition of a book and a uniform format to publish that particular book.

WHAT IS AN ISBN?

ISBN is an acronym for International Standard Book Number, is a unique 13-digit numeric code used to identify the commercial books. Earlier, ISBN consisted of 10 digits till December 2006. After 1 January 2007, this was increased to 13. The ISBN is allotted after calculation with a secret mathematical formula. Moreover, they consist of a ‘check-digit’ to validate the number.

STRUCTURE OF AN ISBN NUMBER

Every ISBN comprises 5 essential components and each segment is separated with spaces (below barcode) or hyphens (above barcode). The 5 elements of ISBN code have been given below:

Prefix element – The ISBN number begins with 978 or 979. This is the prefix element.
Registration group element – This part denotes the particular country, state, or region from the international ISBN system. This may consist of 1 to 5 digits.
Registrant element – This element is to identify the publisher. This may comprise up to 7 digits in length.
Publication element – This part signifies the specific edition and format of a particular title. This can be of up to 6 digits.
Check digit – This is the concluding part, which is the last single digit of the ISBN code. It mathematically validates the rest part of the ISBN number. This is basically calculated with a “Mod 10” system with alternating weights of 1 and 3.

PROCESS OF ISBN REGISTRATION

Upload the required documents & information to our web portal.

Consult our business advisor on how to get an ISBN.

Our professional will verify the validity of documents & Information provided.

On successful submission of ISBN application, your application will be sent for clarification.

Send suitable reply to the clarification for objection on ISBN, If any.

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

Q. Who needs an ISBN number?

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

Q. Where can we get the ISBN number?

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

Q. What all products can't be alloted an ISBN?

The following products that are not text-based in nature, do not qualify for an ISBN:

Serials, periodicals, magazines and journals.
Record books
Audio/Video VCDs, DVDs and other media
Computer games
Computer application
Items available to a restricted group, e.g. a course book only available to student on the course.
Websites
Other Non-text-based publications.

Q. Who is eligible for ISBN Registration?

Following persons are eligible for ISBN Registration-

Any Publisher who is involved in the publication of valid product for sale and distribution in the market
Any author whose name is given on the cover page of the book along with the title,
Institutions holding Seminars and Conferences on a specific topic.

Q. Can we pass on the unused ISBN to other users?

No, unused ISBN can't be passed on to other users. An ISBN code is broken down into group identifier, publisher identifier and title identifier. This means all ISBN numbers show publisher identifier, and all products identified by ISBN from that batch will be considered as being published by that publisher

Q. What is an ISBN?

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a unique 13-digit numeric code used to distinguish the commercial books. The ISBN is allotted by calculation using a secret mathematical formula. Moreover, they consist of a ‘check-digit’ to validate the number.

Q. How reliable is the ISBN code?

The ISBN is a truly unique code which is assigned after thorough calculation using a secret mathematical formula. Apart from that, the ISBN code consists of a special ‘check-digit’ that further authenticates the number.

Q. What does ISBN code tell about the book?

ISBN number tells about various details regarding the book for which it is allotted. On searching the ISBN of a book on the ISBN portal one can find all details of the book i.e. the name and details of the book and its author.

Q. What are the benefits of an ISBN number?

Given below are some of the benefits of getting an ISBN number-

For selling publications through influential supply chains, or over the web, an ISBN is essentially needed for processing and ordering systems.
The ISBN provides access to the bibliographic databases, which are used by the book publishers and libraries to provide information to customers.
The ISBN, hence, provides access to bibliographic details of the books and this can help boost the sales of the publication.

Q. Do you provide this service in my town?

Yes E-StartupIndia is an online platform serving all over India no matters wherever you are doing business all you need is internet connection on your mobile or desktop and we are ready to get your job done.

Q. Do I need to physically present for the process?

No, You don’t need to be physically present for the process, E-StartupIndia is an online catering platform all you need is an internet connection in your phone/computer and the required documents with you and we can get the job done no matters even if you are present at the remotest location of India