Publish Number Record For Free

While you need an ISBN to sell your book, you don't have to register your book with the LOC. You don't even need to do it to protect your work. But there are a few distinct advantages: It's free.

How much does it cost to obtain a Preassigned Control Number (PCN)? There is no charge for a Preassigned Control Number (PCN). However, all PCN participants are obligated to send a copy of all books for which a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) was provided immediately upon publication.

The Library of Congress does not administer or distribute International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs). For ISBN assistance, please contact Bowker, the U.S. ISBN Agency , online or by phone at: (877) 310-7333.

To obtain Library of Congress control numbers for your forthcoming books, you must first complete the Application to Participate and obtain an account number and password. The account number and password will provide you access to the appropriate form for requesting Library of Congress control numbers.

How long does it take to obtain a Library of Congress Control Number? Most LCCN requests are processed in one to two weeks. Publishers should submit applications well in advance of publication, however, to allow for periods of heavy work load that prolong processing time.

Get a Library of Congress Number for Your Book If you haven't already, come up with your own publishing imprint/name. ... Go to Bowker.com and buy your ISBN(s) as a publisher. ... Read the information provided then click ?Application to Participate.? Fill in all the required information and click ?submit? at the bottom.

Two steps to get your Library of Congress Number Create a PrePub Book Link This is the system used by the Library of Congress. In the PrePub Book Portal select Request LCCN and follow the prompts to enter the information we've gone through.