How to Apply for ISBN

In accordance with International ISBN Agency regulations, publishers should apply to their national ISBN Agency. So, if you are a publisher located in Taiwan, you would apply to the national ISBN Agency of Taiwan.

1. Company/Organisation

   Applicants should apply for the ISBN directly online at https://isbn.ncl.edu.tw/NEW_ISBNNet/leadpage.php, submitting the ISBN data sheet and include a clear copy of the typeset title page, copyright page, table of contents, preface, or a portion of the main text. For other media formats, a copy of the publication label must be included.

2. Individual

   Applicants must provide their residence ID when applying for the ISBN. Please note that this process must be completed online on the official website at https://isbn.ncl.edu.tw/NEW_ISBNNet/leadpage.php.

3. ISBNs are applicable to:

   1. Printed books and pamphlets
   2. Atlases and maps
   3. Braille publications
   4. Audio books (talking books)
   5. Microform publications
   6. Mixed media publications
   7. Electronic publications

4. ISBNs are not applicable to:

   1. Newspapers and magazines
   2. Serial publications
   3. Diaries and calendars
   4. Advertising matters
   5. Art folders without title page and text
   6. Music sound recordings
   7. Greetings cards
   8. Personal documents (such as curriculum vitae or personal profile)
   9. Software that is intended for any purpose other than educational or instructional
   10. Electronic bulletin boards
   11. Updating websites
   12. E-mails and other digital correspondence
   13. Games

5. Application Fee

   No application fee is required.