ISSN & RNI Support

ISSN and RNI Registration Support for Serial Publications

MRI Publication provides complete ISSN registration services and RNI registration support for journals and other serial publications. From International Standard Serial Number applications to Registrar of Newspapers for India filings, we prepare the documentation, verify your title, and follow up with the relevant authorities, so your periodical registration moves forward without delays on your end.

Registration paperwork and documents representing MRI Publication's ISSN and RNI support service

Overview

Registration Paperwork Handled, Start to Finish

ISSN and RNI registration involve separate authorities, separate forms, and separate follow-up timelines, and a single missing document can stall an application for months. Our ISSN and RNI support service manages both processes for your serial publication, preparing accurate paperwork, tracking submission status, and communicating with government offices on your behalf.

ISSN Registration Application

Full preparation and submission of your International Standard Serial Number application to the ISSN registration authority.

Print & Online ISSN

Separate ISSN registration handled for both print and online editions of the same serial publication, as required.

RNI Registration (India)

Application filing with the Registrar of Newspapers for India for titles that fall under RNI's periodical registration rules.

Title Verification & Approval

Title availability checks and verification support to avoid naming conflicts before your application is submitted.

Documentation & Paperwork Handling

Declaration forms, affidavits, and supporting documents prepared correctly the first time, reducing back-and-forth delays.

Government Liaison & Follow-Up

Direct follow-up with ISSN and RNI offices on your behalf, so applications keep moving without you having to chase status updates.

Renewal & Compliance Support

Ongoing guidance to keep your registration current and compliant as your publication continues issue after issue.

Ongoing Advisory Support

Continued advice on registration questions as your serial publication grows or changes format over time.

Crossref Sponsoring Member

DOI Registration Alongside Your ISSN and RNI Filings

Once your serial publication has its ISSN and, where applicable, its RNI registration in place, the next step is usually Crossref DOI registration for individual articles. MRI Publication is a Crossref Sponsoring Member, so we can register DOIs and deposit citation metadata for your journal without requiring you to hold direct Crossref membership, keeping identifier and registration work under one point of contact.

We support publishers and editorial teams across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East with this combined registration and DOI service, from the earliest ISSN paperwork through to ongoing article-level DOI assignment.

Countries and Regions We Serve

India Southeast Asia Thailand Cambodia Laos Sri Lanka Bangladesh Saudi Arabia

ISSN and RNI registration paired with Crossref DOI registration under one service
Full metadata deposit and reference linking once DOI registration begins
No independent Crossref membership required alongside your ISSN or RNI filing

Who This Is For

Built for Publications That Need Their Registration Sorted Out

From a brand-new journal filing for its first ISSN to an established periodical renewing its RNI registration, our ISSN and RNI support service adapts to where your publication currently stands in the registration process.

New journals and periodicals applying for their first ISSN before launch
Publications required to register with the Registrar of Newspapers for India
Journals adding an online edition that now needs a separate online ISSN
Publishers whose previous registration application stalled or was rejected
Editorial teams that want ISSN, RNI, and Crossref DOI registration coordinated together

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About ISSN & RNI Support

ISSN is an International Standard Serial Number that identifies a periodical for its print and/or online editions, while RNI (Registrar of Newspapers for India) registration is a separate India-specific requirement for certain periodical publications. We handle both processes.

Yes, print and online editions of the same serial publication typically require separate ISSN registrations, and we handle both as part of this service.

Timelines depend on the relevant authority's processing queue and how complete your documentation is. We prepare accurate paperwork upfront and follow up directly with the offices to avoid delays caused by missing documents.

We review what caused the delay, correct the documentation or title conflict, and resubmit the application, following up with the relevant authority on your behalf.

Yes, once your ISSN and, where applicable, RNI registration are in place, we can register Crossref DOIs for your articles as a Crossref Sponsoring Member, keeping both under one point of contact.

We support publishers and editorial teams across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East with combined registration and DOI services, though RNI registration specifically applies to publications in India.