Does the Certificate of Mailing or Transmission apply to foreign mailings?

The Certificate of Mailing procedure does not apply to papers mailed from a foreign country. However, the Certificate of Transmission procedure can be used for correspondence transmitted to the USPTO from a foreign country, with some conditions. The MPEP states: The Certificate of Transmission procedure for both facsimile transmissions and transmissions via EFS-Web, however, also…

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How do I use a Certificate of Mailing or Transmission?

To use a Certificate of Mailing or Transmission, you must include a signed certification with your correspondence. The MPEP provides suggested formats for these certificates: “The following are suggested formats for either a Certificate of Mailing or Certificate of Transmission under 37 CFR 1.8(a). The certification may be included with all correspondence concerning this application…

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Can I use a Certificate of Mailing or Transmission for correspondence from outside the United States?

The use of a Certificate of Mailing or Transmission for correspondence from outside the United States depends on the method of transmission. The MPEP clarifies: “The Certificate of Mailing procedure does not apply to papers mailed in a foreign country. The Certificate of Transmission procedure for both facsimile transmissions and transmissions via EFS-Web, however, also…

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