Trademarks Manual

• To search for goods falling under classification number 6, you must enter 006 in the search window.
• To search for services falling under classification number 35, you must enter 035 in the search window.

Forms

The Forms search page that can be used for all divisions in the NC Secretary of State’s Office.

Fillable forms to use when applying for a trademark or service mark

For new registrations and renewals: Download the fillable Registration/Renewal Application. Fill it out. This is for new application or for a 10-year renewal. Word format.

For affidavits due: Download the fillable Affidavit of Use form. Fill it out. This is used if you received an NC SOS notice that the 5-year Affidavit is due. Word format.

For transfer of ownership: Download the fillable Assignment of Registration of Trademark or Service Mark form. Fill it out. This is used if you want to transfer ownership of a mark to another person or business. Word format.

For copies of documents: Download the fillable Request for Trademark/Service Mark Copies form if you want copies of trademark-related documents. Word format.

Please make checks payable to: "NC Secretary of State.”