This trademark renewal form, Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark, is issued by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333. Filing it renews a mark's Minnesota registration for 10 years, and it can be filed only during the 6 months before the current expiration date. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the Minnesota Secretary of State at sos.mn.gov.
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What is Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark – Minnesota?
Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark is the Minnesota Secretary of State form a markholder files, under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333, to renew an existing state registration of a mark; filing it renews the registration for 10 years.
The form is issued by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services. It works from information already on file for the registration, so most entries are copied from the Certificate of Registration for Trademark:
- Line 1, the file number issued by the Secretary of State.
- Line 2, the mark as described on the certificate: words, phrase and/or logo description.
- Line 3, the classification number from the original certificate.
- Line 4, the current markholder's name and address.
- Line 5, a new address, if the markholder's address has changed.
- Lines 6 and 7, the date of original filing and the current expiration date.
Line 8 is the certification and signature. The form also asks for an email address for official notices, with a box to exclude that address from bulk data requests to the extent Minnesota law allows, and for a contact name and daytime phone number.
The form renews a registration only. It does not transfer a mark: if the markholder has changed, the instructions say an assignment form must be filed. All information on the form is public.
Who needs to file Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark – Minnesota?
The current markholder of a trademark, service mark, certification mark or collective mark registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State files this form to renew that registration. The markholder is the individual or organization currently on file with the Office of the Secretary of State, and line 4 must list that name and address.
Who signs: the form must be signed by an authorized person or by an authorized agent. An agent must indicate on the document that they are acting as agent of the person or persons whose signature would be required, and that they have been authorized to sign on that person's behalf.
Limits and exclusions:
- If the markholder has changed, this form is not the right filing. The instructions say you must file an assignment form.
- If only the markholder's address has changed, report the new address on line 5.
- The form can be filed only in the 6 months before the expiration date. A registration outside that window cannot be renewed with this filing.
When to file Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark – Minnesota
File the renewal during the 6 months preceding the registration's expiration date, which appears on line 7 of the form. The form states that a renewal cannot be accepted before or after this six-month period, so check the expiration date on your Certificate of Registration before you prepare the filing.
A filing within the window renews the registration for 10 years. The email address you give for official notices may be used to send annual renewal reminders and other notices that may require action or response. The form sets no other deadline.
Documents you need
- A legible photocopy of the signed form: keep the original signed copy for your records and submit the photocopy for filing.
- Payment of the filing fee, payable to the MN Secretary of State, submitted together with the form; the fee differs for expedited in-person and online filings versus mail.
How to fill out Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark – Minnesota
Read the instructions and check the window
Read the instructions printed on the form, then confirm that the current expiration date is within the next 6 months. The renewal cannot be accepted before or after that period.
Enter the file number
Line 1: enter the file number issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State for the registration.
Describe the mark
Line 2: enter the words, phrase and/or logo description exactly as described on the Certificate of Registration for Trademark issued by the Secretary of State.
Enter the classification number
Line 3: enter the classification number that appears on your original certificate of registration.
Confirm the current markholder
Line 4: enter the name and address of the individual or organization currently on file with the Secretary of State. If the markholder has changed, file an assignment form instead.
Add a new address if needed
Line 5: complete this only if the markholder's address has changed, listing the street address, city, state and ZIP code.
Enter the filing and expiration dates
Line 6: the date the mark was originally filed, as shown on the certificate of registration. Line 7: the date on which the mark expires.
Sign, date and print your name
Line 8: the authorized person or authorized agent signs and dates, then prints name and title. An agent must indicate that they act as agent and are authorized to sign.
Add notice email and contact details
Enter the email address for official notices. Check the box if you want it excluded from bulk data requests, to the extent Minnesota law allows. Then list a contact name and daytime phone number.
Review, download and prepare the package
Check every line against your certificate, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Keep the signed original and assemble a photocopy with the fee as described under How to submit.
How to submit Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark – Minnesota
You can file the renewal online, in person, or by mail.
- Online: the instructions direct you to file your business document at mblsportal.sos.mn.gov/business/search.
- In person or by mail: Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services, First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The office is staffed 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding holidays.
Keep the original signed copy for your records and submit a legible photocopy for filing. Submit all items together.
A filing fee applies, payable to the MN Secretary of State. The form lists one fee for expedited in-person and online filings and a different fee for filings submitted by mail; check the form or call the office for the current amount. Phone lines (9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F): Metro Area 651-296-2803; Greater MN 1-877-551-6767.
Minnesota law requires certain information for this filing, and a document missing it may be returned unfiled. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing before the six-month window opens or after the registration expires; the form states a renewal cannot be accepted before or after that period.
- Listing a new owner of the mark on line 4 or 5 instead of filing an assignment form; the instructions require an assignment form when the markholder has changed.
- Describing the mark on line 2 differently from the Certificate of Registration for Trademark, which is where the instructions say the description comes from.
- Entering a classification number on line 3 that is not the one on the original certificate of registration.
- Leaving required fields blank; the form warns that a document missing required information may be returned unfiled.
- Having an agent sign without indicating on the document that they act as agent and are authorized to sign for the person whose signature is required.
- Sending the original signed copy instead of a legible photocopy; the instructions say to retain the original for your records.
- Paying the fee for the wrong filing method; the form lists different fees for expedited in-person and online filings and for mail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Minnesota trademark renewal form?
It is the Minnesota Secretary of State's Renewal of Trademark, Service Mark, Certification Mark or Collective Mark, filed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333. Filing it renews the state registration of the mark for 10 years.
When can I file a trademark renewal in Minnesota?
Only during the 6 months preceding the expiration date shown on line 7. The form states the renewal cannot be accepted before or after that six-month period, so check the expiration date on your certificate first.
How long does a Minnesota trademark renewal last?
Ten years. The form states that filing the renewal renews the registration for 10 years. The email address you list for official notices may be used to send annual renewal reminders.
How do I file a trademark renewal with the Minnesota Secretary of State?
File online at mblsportal.sos.mn.gov/business/search, or in person or by mail at Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Submit the form and fee together, with a legible photocopy of the signed form.
Is there a fee to renew a Minnesota trademark?
Yes. The fee is payable to the MN Secretary of State and differs by method: one fee for expedited in-person and online filings, another for filings by mail. Check the form or call 651-296-2803 for the current amount.
What if the owner of the mark has changed?
This form is not enough. The instructions say that if the markholder has changed, you must file an assignment form. Use line 5 only to report a new address for the current markholder.
Who can sign the trademark renewal form?
An authorized person or an authorized agent. An agent must indicate on the document that they act as agent of the person whose signature would be required and have been authorized to sign on that person's behalf.
Can I fill out the trademark renewal form online on FillingPDF?
Yes, you can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the renewal; you submit it through the Secretary of State's channels.
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