- 1). Apply to the ISBN Agency. The first step you need to take is contact the Nielsen UK ISBN Agency, which is responsible for assigning ISBNs to publishers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Anyone planning to publish books for general sale or distribution in the UK can apply but the company issues ISBNs in batches of 10. In addition to books, the ISBN Agency also assigns ISBNs to calendars and diaries, on the condition that they are not strictly intended for time-management purposes and that their content is textual or graphic.
- 2). Pay the registration fee. Once you have contacted the ISBN agency and requested your application pack, you will be provided with information about pricing. Return your application form along with the appropriate fee and details of your order to the agency. The agency will then provide a 13-digit long ISBN for each title, allowing for 10 ISBNs. You can also purchase larger allocations, but it is not possible to obtain a single ISBN.
- 3). Wait for your order. Upon receipt of your correctly completed application form and payment, the agency will begin to process your order. The standard service time in the UK is 10 business days. You can also request a fast-track service for an additional fee. The fast track service takes just three business days.
ISBN Agency
3rd Floor, Midas House
62 Goldsworth Road
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6LQ
United Kingdom
011-44-87-0777-8712
isbn.nielsenbook.co.uk
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