Book published in Quebec: request an ISBN from BAnQ and assign it to the correct edition
Confirm publisher eligibility, create the account, request numbers and distinguish each format or new edition.
The same ISBN must not be reused for another publication, format or substantially changed edition. An ISBN does not protect copyright.
Confirm eligibility
BAnQ’s ISBN Agency serves eligible French-language publishers based in Quebec. Confirm establishment location and publication type.
Describe the publisher
Prepare the legal or imprint name, contact details, website, language, schedule and sample titles. Avoid creating multiple identities for the same publisher.
Assign numbers correctly
Reserve a distinct ISBN for formats and editions that require one. Keep a register linking each number to title, format, date and status.
Complete separate duties
Place the ISBN in the book and commercial metadata, then separately check legal deposit, cataloguing and tax duties.