What are the required fees for filing a nonprovisional patent application?

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.

For nonprovisional applications filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) on or after December 8, 2004, the following fees are required:

• Basic filing fee (37 CFR 1.16(a), (b), (c) or (e))
• Search fee (37 CFR 1.16(k), (l), (m), or (n))
• Examination fee (37 CFR 1.16(o), (p), (q), or (r))
• Application size fee, if applicable (37 CFR 1.16(s))
• Excess claims fees, if applicable (37 CFR 1.16(h), (i), or (j))
• Non-electronic filing fee, if applicable (37 CFR 1.16(t))

The MPEP states: The basic filing, search and examination fees are due on filing of the nonprovisional application under 35 U.S.C. 111(a). However, these fees may be paid later with a surcharge if paid within the time period set in 37 CFR 1.53(f).