In India, the author can obtain a free ISBN by submitting an application to the Raja Rammohan National Agency for ISBN. By default, you must produce your own EAN barcode because they DO NOT provide one with the ISBN. However, if you would like to use another company's EAN code, it is possible to do so. Before you start, be sure that you are using the correct ISBN version for your publication. Authors can download the form from their national agency's website and complete it completely. They will then receive a receipt via email which they should keep for future reference. The process takes about 10 days and costs 500 rupees (about $7). Agents also require credit card information as well as proof of identity and residence. To find out more about how to get an ISBN, we recommend that you visit the Raja Rammohan National Agency for ISBN at http://www.isbnindia.com/. They have detailed instructions on their website that can help you through the process.