Hong Kong International Standard Serial Number application
Hong Kong, China · Usually about 2–6 weeks once documents are complete; the serial number type, actual publication circumstances and numbering agency review may affect the timeline.
- Estimated timeline
- 2-6 weekscounted from receipt of complete documents
- Key deliverable
- International Standard Serial Number or application result (when approved)
- Packages
- Standard service
What you provide
- Publisher/company entity qualification documents
- Publication name, language, subject, publication frequency or book bibliographic information
- Editor, author and person-in-charge information
- Sample issue, cover, copyright page or content summary
- Publication address, printing and distribution plan
- Application form and supplementary materials required by the numbering agency.
What you receive
- International Standard Serial Number or application result (when approved)
- Numbering agency notice and serial publication registration information
- Usage and publication compliance notes.
Service details
This service is for Hong Kong ISSN application. The actual applicable conditions, processing standards and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.
Est. processing time
After all documents are complete, usually approximately 2–6 weeks; the type of serial number, the actual circumstances of the publication and review by the numbering agency may affect the timeline.
Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.