Who can administer an oath for a patent application in the United States?

According to MPEP 602, “An oath or affirmation may be made before any person within the United States authorized by law to administer oaths.” This typically includes notaries public, judges, and certain government officials. It’s important to note that the authority of the person administering the oath may be subject to verification, and in some cases, proof of authority may be required.

To learn more:

• oath
• patent application
• notary
• MPEP 602
• United States