Request an International Standard Number for New Zealand publications
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)
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) — for a periodic item, like a journal or magazine
ISMN (International Standard Music Number) — for sheet music.
Definition of a publisher in this context.
We aim to complete requests in 3 working days. Contact us if your request is urgent.