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Current Processing Times

Average Processing Times for Applications Processed During January 2026

Statistical information on average processing times of applications that are filled out correctly and completely.

ATF FormProcessing OfficePapereForms
Form 1Application to Make and Register a FirearmNFA Division38 days14 days
Form 2Notice of Firearms Manufactured or ImportedNFA Division6 days1 day
Form 3Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT)NFA Division7 days1 day
Form 4 TrustApplication for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of FirearmNFA Division24 days11 days
Form 4 IndividualApplication for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of FirearmNFA Division28 days10 days
Form 5Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of FirearmNFA Division7 days1 day
Form 6Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of WarImports Branch16 days7 days
Form 6 NIAApplication/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant AliensImports Branch26 days-
Form 7Application for Federal Firearms License (FFL)FFLC60 days-
Form 9Application and Permit for Permanent ExportationNFA Division135 days1 day
Form 10Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental EntitiesNFA Division17 days1 day
Form 3311.4Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)FATD30 days-
Form 5320.20Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA) FirearmsNFA Division8 days2 days
Form 5400.13/
5400.16		Application for Explosives License or Permit (FEL/FEP)FELC90 days-
Form 5400.28Employee Possessor Questionnaire (EPQ)FELC90 days-
Total number of NFA applications received during this reporting period 384,814
Total number of Form 4 silencer applications received during the reporting period above240,270
Total number of NFA applications processed during this reporting period235,182
Total number of Form 4 applications processed during this reporting period 141,472
Total number of Silencer Form 4 applications processed during the reporting period above136,673
Total number of actionable NFA applications (excludes applications submitted pursuant to ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F)142,529
Median processing times for individual eForm 4 applications during this reporting period 11 days


 

 

Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Last Reviewed: February 12, 2026

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