How do I close my Deposit Account?

You may close your deposit account by sending correspondence to:

Mail Stop 16
Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office
PO Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

Or, you may fax your request to the Deposit Account Branch at (571) 273-6500.

You may also contact the Deposit Account Branch at (571) 272-6500 and request that a "Deposit Account Closure Request Form" be mailed or faxed to you.

Please include the following information in your correspondence:

• Date
• Name (must be an authorized user)
• Deposit Account Number
• Name of Deposit Account Holder
• Name of Bank
• Name of Bank Account Holder
• Bank Routing Number
• Bank Account Number

There is a waiting period of six consecutive weeks with no activity (timeframe of no activity) before an account can be closed, in order to ensure that all outstanding charges are applied. If the account is currently inactive and has been for at least six consecutive weeks, the account will be closed immediately. The remaining balance in the account will be refunded to the customer's bank account by electronic payment. You will receive a letter from the USPTO to notify you of receipt of your request to close your deposit account and a confirmation letter to notify you when your account has been closed, the remaining balance to be refunded, and the expected timeframe for you to receive your refund.