Irvine, CA
USPTO Trademark Apostille in Irvine, CA
How Irvine residents get their USPTO Trademark authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Irvine. Federal documents like your USPTO Trademark are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
Key takeaways
- Issued by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 business days).
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- County
- Orange County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- State apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- Los Angeles
Why living in California doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by US Patent and Trademark Office, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the California Secretary of State in Sacramento has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for California residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
Irvine: the local details
Irvine is in Orange County, within the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. California state documents are apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
About the USPTO Trademark
How to apostille a USPTO trademark registration for foreign trademark filings and Madrid Protocol applications.
Getting it done from Irvine
We don’t have an office in Irvine — and you don’t need one. Irvine clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Los Angeles, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Official sources: USPTO — Trademark Certified Copies · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · California Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
California state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section · 1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 (also Los Angeles: 300 South Spring Street) · (916) 653-6814 · state fee $20. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
How long does the USPTO Trademark apostille take from Irvine?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in ($399 non-Hague) |
What does it cost in Irvine?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
USPTO Trademark in Irvine — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Irvine for a USPTO Trademark?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Irvine clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Irvine?
No. Irvine clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Irvine?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Irvine?
Irvine is in Orange County, within the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Related: All documents in Irvine · USPTO Trademark in California · USPTO Trademark — full guide
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