What are the fees for recording assignment documents with the USPTO?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

The fees for recording assignment documents are set forth in 37 CFR 3.41. According to the MPEP:

• For electronic submissions: The fee is currently $0 (as per 37 CFR 1.21(h)(1))
• For paper or facsimile submissions: The fee is set in 37 CFR 1.21(h)(2)

The MPEP advises: Customers should check the current fee schedule on the Office website before submitting documents for recordation.

It’s important to note that a fee is required for each application, patent, and registration against which the document is recorded, as identified in the cover sheet. However, there are exceptions:

• No fee is required for documents required by Executive Order 9424 if the document does not affect title and is identified as such in the cover sheet
• The document must be either faxed, electronically submitted, or mailed in compliance with 37 CFR 3.27

For more information on recordation fees, visit: recordation fees.

For more information on USPTO fees, visit: USPTO fees.