How much the patent bar costs

Answer in brief

Each patent bar attempt costs $565 in fees: $118 USPTO application, $226 USPTO examination and $221 Prometric. Passing adds a $226 registration fee. A review course is on top, so one first-attempt pass with a $594 course totals $1,385.

The fees

Fee	Paid to	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	USPTO	$118
Registration examination	USPTO	$226
Test administration	Prometric	$221
Registration, after you pass	USPTO	$226

The examination fee is refunded if the USPTO disapproves your application; the application fee is not.

Total cost to pass

Compare courses on course price + $565 × attempts + $226. With a $594 course:

Pass first time: $594 + $565 + $226 = $1,385
Pass second time: $594 + $1,130 + $226 = $1,950, unless your course extends access free

Questions & answers

How much is the patent bar exam fee?

$565 per attempt: $118 USPTO application, $226 USPTO examination and $221 Prometric. Passing adds a $226 registration fee.

Sources for this entry

37 CFR 1.21 — Miscellaneous fees (registration of attorneys and agents) eCFR
Official USPTO fee rule: $118 application fee, $226 registration examination fee.
Wysebridge — How to apply to the USPTO Wysebridge (publisher of this site)
Step-by-step OED application; Prometric fee $221; registration fee $226 after passing; scheduling window.
Wysebridge pricing Wysebridge (publisher of this site)
Patent Bar: $189/month or $594 one payment for 12 months, extended until you pass. Wysebridge ONE: $697.

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