Whether you need a certified copy of a patent, trademark, or recorded assignment, or you're preparing documents for use abroad, the process starts with two simple tools on our site: a free estimate and an online order form. Knowing what information to gather ahead of time makes both faster and more accurate.
What to Have Ready
Before you start, pull together a few key details. The more precise you are, the tighter your estimate will be:
- Document type — patent, trademark, or assignment certified copy; a notarized true copy; a foreign filing license petition; or a legalization job.
- Identifying numbers — patent or application number, trademark registration or serial number, or assignment reel and frame numbers.
- Destination country — for legalization, this determines whether you need an apostille or full consular legalization, which changes the steps involved.
- Quantities — how many certified copies or legalized sets you need.
- Deadlines — any filing or recordation date you're working toward.
How the Free Estimate Works
Our estimate tool lets you describe your request and receive a cost and scope breakdown without any commitment. Because fees depend on document type, destination, and the number of certification steps, an estimate is the best way to get an accurate figure before you commit.
If your matter is unusual — an older record, a hard-to-locate assignment, or a country with specific consular requirements — the estimate is also a good moment to flag it so we can plan accordingly.
Placing the Order and What Happens Next
Once you're ready, the order form captures the same details along with your shipping and contact information. After you submit, our team reviews the request, retrieves or prepares the documents, and moves them through any required certification or legalization steps. You'll be kept informed as the work progresses, and finished documents are shipped to the address you provide.
For firms placing repeat orders, having your standard document types and destinations noted in advance can make each new request quicker to submit.
Ready to begin? Start with a free, no-obligation estimate at thepatentplace.com/estimates/, or go straight to our order form at thepatentplace.com/order/. For documents headed overseas, you can also learn more about our legalization services at thepatentplace.com/legalizations/.