Apply for an ISBN
Summary
Publishers and authors planning to publish a book in Cyprus may apply for a standard ISBN, which must appear in every book, in print or electronic form. The service does not concern copyright. It is free, and a response is provided within one week. Applicants must be Cypriots or permanent residents of Cyprus who plan to publish a book.
Applications can be made online at https://cypruslibrary.service.gov.cy/apply-for-isbn?lang=el or sent by email to [email protected]. A verified CY Login account (formerly Ariadni) is required. If the applicant does not hold the book’s copyright, authorization is also required from the author or publisher, or the copyright holder.
For help with the service: [email protected], tel. 22818410. The stated telephone contact hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–14:00 and Thursday 08:00–17:00. For CY Login support: [email protected]. The competent body’s address is Cyprus Library, 6A Konstantinou Palaiologou Street, Eleftheria Square, 1011, Nicosia; its stated hours are Monday 08:00–17:00 and Tuesday–Friday 08:00–14:00.
How to apply
The service provides a standard ISBN for a book intended for publication in Cyprus. It is for publishers and authors who are Cypriot or permanent residents of Cyprus.
- Make sure you have a verified CY Login account (formerly Ariadni).
- Submit an application for an ISBN.
- Alternatively, send the application by email.
- A verified CY Login account (formerly Ariadni).
- If you do not hold the book’s copyright, authorisation from the author or publisher, or the copyright holder.
- Publishers and authors intending to publish a book who are Cypriot or permanent residents of Cyprus.
- How to apply
- Online or in person
- Cost
- Free
- Processing time
- Within one week
This guide is compiled from public information and is unofficial. Check the official page for the current requirements.
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