Follow the steps to complete the USDA ST 470 form online.

1. Click the 'Get Form' button to access the USDA ST 470 application form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Fill in your name as the owner of the plant variety in the designated field. Make sure to provide accurate and complete information.
3. Enter the temporary designation or experimental name of the variety if applicable. This helps in differentiating your application.
4. Provide the official variety name. This name should be distinct and clearly identify your plant variety.
5. Complete the address section with the full address, including street number, city, state, zip code, and country.
6. Fill in your telephone number and fax number if available, ensuring you include the area codes.
7. If the owner is not an individual, specify the form of organization, such as corporation or partnership.
8. Indicate the state of incorporation if applicable and provide the date of incorporation.
9. List the name and address of any representatives who will serve in this application. The first named will receive all official communications.
10. Fill out the applicable sections on fees, including filing and examination fees, by checking the appropriate boxes.
11. Answer questions regarding the crop kind and provide the genus and species name of your crop in the specified fields.
12. Indicate whether the variety is a first-generation hybrid and whether it contains any biotechnology events.
13. Specify if the owner wants the seeds of this variety to be sold only as a class of certified seed.
14. Attach the necessary exhibits, including Exhibit A and Exhibit B as required, by checking the relevant boxes.
15. Complete the questions regarding prior sales, ownership rights, and intellectual property protections if applicable.
16. Ensure all signatures are collected, then save changes, download the completed form, print if necessary, or share it as needed.

Begin your application process by filling out the USDA ST 470 online today!