National Library and Documentation Services Board is the national agency for the issue of ISBN, ISSN and ISMN numbers

Service Charge for the ISBN, ISSN and ISMN

We wish to inform you that from the 1st September 2008, a service charge of Rs. 50.00 per number will be levied.

Payment Systems

Cash Payments Cash payments may be made to the Publication and Book Development Division at the NLDSB. The application should be submitted along with the receipt.
Cheques or Money Orders All cheques and money orders should be drawn in favour of the “Chairman, National Library and Documentation Services Board” (Paying Post Office – Independence Square). The application should be submitted along with the cheque or money order.
Deposit to the NLDSB Account Payments may be made by depositing the amount payable at any branch of the bank to the credit of the Accounts no. 167-1-001-6-3170315 at People’s Bank Town Hall Branch, Colombo. The application should be submitted along with the Bank’s acknowledgment slip.