ISBN & Copyright Registration Services for Self-Published Authors

Every print edition of your book needs its own ISBN, and copyright registration is what lets you enforce your rights in a U.S. court. Monarch Books Co handles both. We register your ISBNs with Bowker in your name, file your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, and set up your barcode and Library of Congress Control Number.

  • ISBN in your name
  • Filed with the U.S. Copyright Office
  • No share of your royalties
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•WHY IT MATTERS

Your ISBN, Your Imprint, Your Book

The ISBN records who the publisher is. Bowker, the official U.S. ISBN agency, lists whoever buys the number as the publisher of record.

Many publishing packages “include an ISBN” bought under the agency’s own account. That puts the agency’s name on your book in retail and library databases.

At Monarch Books Co, we buy your ISBNs through your own MyIdentifiers account, under your name or your imprint. If you ever leave us, your ISBNs, listings and publishing history leave with you.

ASK BEFORE YOU SIGN

“Whose name will be on the ISBN?”

If the answer is not yours, you do not fully own your book's identity.

TYPICAL PACKAGE✕

Agency is publisher of record. ISBN stays with them.

MONARCH BOOKS CO✓

You are publisher of record. ISBN moves with you.

ISBN

Do you need anISBNfor your book?

Yes, if you publish in print. Every print format needs its own ISBN, so a paperback and a hardcover need two different numbers. Reusing one ISBN across formats breaks the ISO 2108 standard and can get a listing flagged.

Ebooks sold only on Amazon do not need an ISBN, because Amazon assigns its own ASIN. Ebooks sold through other stores usually do.

  • PaperbackISBN required
  • HardcoverSeparate ISBN
  • Ebook, wide storesISBN needed
  • Kindle ebook onlyASIN, no ISBN

Free KDP ISBN vs. your own ISBN

Most versatile

Cost

Free KDPFree

Your ISBN$125 single, $295 for 10

Publisher of record

Free KDP“Independently published”

Your ISBNYou or your imprint

Use outside Amazon

Free KDPNo, Amazon only

Your ISBNAny retailer or printer

Imprint on listings

Free KDPNo

Your ISBNYes

Best for

Free KDPA test launch on Amazon only

Your ISBNWide distribution, bookstores, libraries

How much does an ISBN cost?

Most authors need 2 to 3 ISBNs for one book. ISBNs never expire, so unused numbers carry over to your next book. Official Bowker fees are paid at cost, separate from our service fee.

Single ISBN

$125

One format of one book.

Author's Favorite

10 ISBNs

$295

Every format, plus future books. $29.50 each.

100 ISBNs

$575

For series authors and small presses.

What's Included

What Our ISBN & Copyright Registration Service Covers

Everything required to legally identify, brand, catalog, and protect your book across all print and digital formats.

ISBN Registration

ISBN Registration

We buy and assign one ISBN per format (paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook) directly in your name as publisher of record.

Bowker ISBN RecordIn Your Name
978-1-958214-01-4
PaperbackHardcovereBookAudio
Bowker Metadata

Bowker Metadata

Title, contributors, trim size, page count, price, and BISAC subject categories entered accurately so retailers index your book properly.

Retail MetadataRetail Indexed
BISAC CategoryFIC000000 / Fiction
Trim & Format6" × 9" • 280 Pages
Imprint Setup

Imprint Setup

Register your own custom imprint name with Bowker so your brand appears as the official publisher of record across all global book databases.

Publisher of RecordVerified
[Your Imprint Name] Press
Registered Bowker Imprint
EAN-13 Barcode

EAN-13 Barcode

A high-resolution print-ready vector barcode encoding your ISBN and retail price, formatted to exact standard specs for your back cover.

EAN-13 + Price Add-On300 DPI Vector
9 781958 214014
US Price$16.99
Copyright Registration

Copyright Registration

We prepare and file your official application and deposit copy with the U.S. Copyright Office through eCO, establishing enforceable legal rights in court.

U.S. Copyright OfficeForm TX • eCO
©
Certificate of Registration
Direct Author Ownership
LCCN & Copyright Page

LCCN & Copyright Page

Your official Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN), plus professionally formatted copyright page text with legal notice, ISBNs, and edition details.

Copyright PageLCCN Assigned
Copyright © 2026 [Author Name]
LCCN: 2026901234
ISBN 978-1-958214-01-4 (Print)

Library & Retail

Barcode and Library of CongressControl Number

EAN-13 barcode

Bookstores scan the barcode on your back cover. It encodes your ISBN and, if you want, your retail price. We create a print-ready file and pass it to your cover designer at the correct size and position.

Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)

Librarians use the LCCN to find and catalog your book. It is free, but it must be requested before publication through the PrePub Book Link program. We submit the request and add the number to your copyright page. The program covers print books, not ebook-only titles.

We take your book from the first conversation to a filed copyright. Each step stays in your accounts, and you keep the ISBNs.

how our isbn &copyright registrationProcess

  1. 01

    Consultation

    We confirm your formats, sales channels and whether you want your own imprint.

  2. 02

    ISBN purchase in your name

    We set up your MyIdentifiers account and buy the right number of ISBNs.

  3. 03

    Metadata entry

    We assign an ISBN to each format and complete the Bowker record.

  4. 04

    Barcode and LCCN

    We create your barcode and request your LCCN before publication.

  5. 05

    Copyright filing

    We choose the correct application, upload your deposit copy and pay the government fee.

  6. 06

    Handover

    You receive account access, ISBN list, barcode files, LCCN, copyright page text and filing receipt.

Who It's For

Who Needs ISBN andCopyright RegistrationHelp?

frequently asked questions

Do I need an ISBN to publish on Amazon KDP?
For paperbacks and hardcovers, yes; for Kindle ebooks, no. Amazon offers a free print ISBN, but it can only be used on Amazon and lists “Independently published” as the publisher.
How many ISBNs do I need for one book?
One per format. A paperback, hardcover and ebook sold outside Amazon need three ISBNs.
Does an ISBN copyright my book?
No. An ISBN only identifies your book for sale. Copyright protection comes from creating the work, and registration with the U.S. Copyright Office lets you enforce it.
Is my book protected without registration?
Yes, copyright exists from the moment you write it. Without registration, you cannot sue for infringement of a U.S. work, and you lose access to statutory damages and attorney's fees.
When should I register my copyright?
Before publication or within three months after it. That timing keeps statutory damages and attorney's fees available if someone copies your book.
How much does copyright registration cost?
Online filing costs $45 for a Single Application or $65 for a Standard Application until November 10, 2026. From November 11, 2026, the fees rise to $55 and $85.
Can I move my ISBN to another publisher later?
Only if the ISBN is in your name. ISBNs bought by a publisher stay with that publisher, which is why we register yours under your own account.
Do I need a new ISBN for a new edition?
Yes, if the content changes substantially or the format, trim size or binding changes. Fixing a few typos does not need a new ISBN.
What is an LCCN and do I need one?
An LCCN is a free Library of Congress number that helps libraries catalog your book. You need it for library sales, and it must be requested before publication.
Frequently asked questions about ISBN and copyright registration

Get Started

Protect Your Book Before It Goes Live

Tell us your formats and launch date. We will tell you how many ISBNs you need and which copyright application fits your book, with every government fee listed upfront.

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Which formats are you publishing?
You need 2 ISBNs. We recommend a 10-pack ($295 Bowker fee), with spares for future books.
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