U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Digital / Online
Secure global recognition for your intellectual property rights with Federal Authentication. Documents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office—including patent certificates, trademark registrations, assignment records, and certified copies of IP filings—are essential for enforcing and commercializing your intellectual property internationally. Because these are federal-level documents, they must be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
At US Apostille, we specialize in processing USPTO-issued documents for international use, ensuring fast and compliant Federal Apostille handling within 9 business timelines.
We Accept USPTO Certified Documents (Digital & Physical)
The USPTO has modernized access to intellectual property records, allowing many certified documents to be issued electronically. We handle both digital and physical formats efficiently to eliminate delays in your international filings and transactions.
1. Digital (PDF) Certified Copies – Fast & Secure:
We accept We accept USPTO e-Certificates, including:
Patent certificates (certified copies)
Trademark registration certificates
Assignment records and ownership transfers
File wrappers and prosecution history records
These are typically downloaded from USPTO’s official online systems.
How to proceed: Simply upload the original PDF certified copy. We verify authenticity through USPTO certification data and process your Federal Apostille without requiring physical shipping.
2. Physical (Hard Copy) Documents:
We also process:
Paper-based certified USPTO documents with official seals and signatures
Original certified copies requested in hard format
Documents required for countries that mandate physical legalization after apostille
Important: If Embassy Legalization is required (e.g., UAE, China, Qatar), the physical document must be submitted for full processing.
Federal Documents
Federal Jurisdiction Only
Important: USPTO documents cannot be authenticated at the state level. They require a Federal Apostille issued by the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications) in Washington, D.C.
Local or state-level certification is not valid for USPTO-issued intellectual property records.
Expedited Pricing & Timelines
Document Type
Federal Fee
Service Fee
Total Cost
Processing Time
USPTO Certified Document (Digital or Physical)
$20
$60
$80
9 Business Days
Processing timelines may vary based on U.S. Department of State workload. Embassy legalization (if required) may extend total processing time.
Apostille Your Federal Digital Document
(FBI, FDA, USPTO, USDA, EPA, ...)
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Federal documents is
9
Business Days.
In real
14 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Select your destination country and document type on the left to see your projected timeline and costs.
Why Intellectual Property Owners Choose Us
Fast Federal Processing: Streamlined handling of USPTO documents through Washington, D.C. channels.
Digital Efficiency: We process certified electronic USPTO records without requiring physical shipping delays.
Global IP Compliance: Ensure your patents and trademarks are legally recognized for international enforcement, licensing, and commercial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A scanned copy is not acceptable. You must provide either an officially issued USPTO certified PDF or the original hard copy. The U.S. Department of State only accepts verifiable primary certified documents.
Yes. Once apostilled, USPTO documents are legally recognized in Hague Apostille Convention countries. For non-Hague countries, additional Embassy Legalization is required.
Yes, if you intend to use your intellectual property documents abroad—for licensing, litigation, franchising, or business expansion—Apostille or legalization is required for legal acceptance.
We prioritize USPTO filings and typically complete Federal Apostille processing within 9 business days, depending on government processing capacity.
