Request an International Standard Number for New Zealand publications
We may not be able to complete ISBN/ISMN requests within our usual 3-day timeframe for the next couple of weeks. If you have an urgent request, please get in touch. We apologise for any inconvenience.
New Zealand publishers can use this form to request a unique international identification number for your publication, for example, a book, a journal or sheet music.
What New Zealand publishers can request
New Zealand publishers can request an:
ISBN (International Standard Book Number) — for a one-off item (like a book), with one or more formats, like a paperback, PDF, or Kindle
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) — for a periodic item, like a journal or magazine
ISMN (International Standard Music Number) — for sheet music.
If you are a publisher who has worked with us for a while, and you are publishing more than five titles a year, you can order a block of ISBNs.
Definition of a publisher in this context.
How long will it take?
Allow 3 working days for us to supply your number. If your request is urgent, you can call us.
ISBN and ISMN numbers — 04 474 3074
ISSN numbers — 04 474 3090
Start your request
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Terms and conditions — International Standard Number service
Terms and conditions for the use of the National Library of New Zealand's International Standard Books Numbers (ISBN), International Standard Music Numbers (ISMN) and International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN) services.