Get Usda St 470 2020-2025

The USDA ST 470 is an important application for obtaining a Plant Variety Protection Certificate. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of how to fill out this form online, ensuring that you understand each section and can complete it accurately.

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

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in the name of the owner in the 'Name of Owner' section, as this will be printed on the certificate.
3. Input the temporary designation or experimental name for the variety, if applicable.
4. Specify the variety name for the plant variety being protected.
5. Provide the address of the owner, ensuring all contact details are accurate.
6. Enter the owner's telephone number and fax number or email address for communication purposes.
7. If the owner is an organization rather than an individual, indicate the form of organization (e.g., corporation, partnership).
8. If applicable, provide the state of incorporation for the organization.
9. Record the date of incorporation, if relevant.
10. List the names and addresses of any representatives or breeders related to the application.
11. Complete the representative's contact details, including telephone, fax, and email information.
12. Indicate the crop kind (common name), genus and species, and family name, ensuring they are accurate and align with the plant variety.
13. Answer whether the variety is a first-generation hybrid and if it contains any biotechnology events.
14. Specify if the owner designates that seed of the variety be sold only as certified seed, and answer the related questions regarding numbers of classes and generations.
15. Provide details regarding any prior sales, dispositions, or transfers of the variety, including dates and circumstances.
16. Answer whether the variety is protected by any intellectual property rights and provide the necessary details if applicable.
17. Complete the declaration regarding the deposit of a seed sample or germplasm in accordance with USDA regulations.
18. Sign the application where indicated, ensuring that names and titles are printed clearly.
19. After completing the form, review all entries for accuracy before saving changes, downloading, printing, or sharing the document.

Begin completing your USDA ST 470 application online today.