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Special Tax Registration and Return - National Firearms Act (ATF Form 5630.7) (392.55 KB)

Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) who engage in importing, manufacturing or dealing in National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms are required to file this form and pay the special occupational tax (SOT), an annual tax that begins on July 1 and ends June 30.

Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers (ATF Form 3310.4) (305.16 KB)
This form documents certain sales or other dispositions of handguns for law enforcement purposes. The information is used to determine if the buyer (transferee) is involved in a unlawful activity.
Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Rifles (ATF Form 3310.12) (295.38 KB)
This form documents certain sales or other dispositions of rifles for law enforcement purposes. The information is used to determine if the buyer (transferee) is involved in a unlawful activity, or is a person prohibited by law from obtaining firearms.
Report of Firearms Transactions (ATF Form 5300.5) (222.16 KB)

This form must be completed by licensees upon receipt of a demand letter issued through either the Attorney General or an ATF official.

National Tracing Center Trace Request (ATF Form 3312.1) (358.92 KB)
This form is used by federal, state and local law enforcement officials to request that the ATF trace firearms used or suspected to have been used in crimes.
National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) (438.23 KB)

The ATF copy of the form, with fingerprints on Form FD-258 and photograph, will be submitted with the ATF Form 1, 4, or 5 (to the address shown on the specific form) and the other copy will be directed to the responsible person’s chief law enforcement officer. Please read all instructions on this form before submitting it to ATF.

Interstate Firearms Shipment Theft/Loss Report (ATF Form 3310.6) (227.3 KB)
This form is used to report the theft or loss of firearms experienced by common carriers in interstate shipment.
Form 9 - Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms (ATF Form 5320.9) (314.57 KB)

This form is used to obtain approval to permanently export a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm and claim exemption from transfer tax. State Department export approval is required prior to ATF Form 9 being approved. 

Form 7/ 7 CR - Application for Federal Firearms License (ATF Form 5310.12/5310.16) (688.92 KB)

This application for a federal firearms license (FFL) should be used to apply for all FFL types - any person(s) or entity who intend to engage in business as a firearms or ammunition importer or manufacturer, or firearms dealer, in interstate or foreign commerce; as well as those who wish to engage in curio and relic collecting activity.

Download Form 7/7CR - Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement

Form 7(5310.12A)-7CR(5310.16) - Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement for Use By Additional Responsible Persons for Form 7 / 7CR (418.08 KB)

This supplemental Part B of the ATF Form 7 / 7 CR (F 5310.12/F 5310.16), Application for Federal Firearms License, is required to be completed by each Responsible Person (RP) who will be on a new federal firearms license (FFL). The Form 7 / 7 CR itself only has space for one (1) RP’s information; all additional RPs must complete and submit this form supplement. This supplement should also be used when adding RPs to an existing FFL. When submitting this form to add a Responsible Person to an already existing license, the form must be accompanied by a signed written request from a current/existing RP already on the license. We cannot process a form to add an additional RP to an existing license without the express written consent from an existing RP on the license.

Form 6NIA - Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens (ATF Form 5330.3D) (320.4 KB)

This form is used to apply to temporarily import firearms and ammunition for lawful hunting or sporting purposes. For use by visiting foreign nationals (nonimmigrant aliens) only.

Form 6A - Release and Receipt of Imported Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3C) (304.75 KB)

This form is used to obtain a release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and notify ATF of actual importation of defense articles imported pursuant to an approved ATF Form 6 (Revised March 2021).

Form 6 Part 2 - Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3B) (301.51 KB)

This form is used to apply to permanently import firearms, ammunition and implements of war. For use by active duty military members only.

Form 6 Part 1 - Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War (ATF Form 5330.3A) (416.97 KB)

This form is used to apply to permanently import firearms, ammunition and implements of war.

Form 5 - Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.5) (1.06 MB)

This form is used to apply the tax-exempt transfer of an unserviceable (welded) firearm to anyone other than a federal firearms licensee who has paid the required special (occupational) tax to deal in National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms and to or from government agencies.

Form 4587 - Application to Register as an Importer of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles (ATF Form 5330.4) (294.16 KB)

This form is used to register and pay to permanently import defense articles on the United States Munitions Import List.

Form 4 - Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5320.4) (1.12 MB)

Application for tax paid transfer and registration of firearm used to request approval to transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm subject to transfer tax liability. Typically submitted for a transfer to an individual or legal entity such as a trust.

Form 3 - Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act) (ATF Form 5320.3) (507.59 KB)

This form is used to request approval to transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm from one qualified federal firearms licensee (FFL) to another qualified special taxpayer.

Form 2 - Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported (ATF Form 5320.2) (329.58 KB)

This form is used by qualified federal firearms licensees to report the manufacture or importation of an NFA firearm.

Form 10 - Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities (ATF Form 5320.10) (277.16 KB)
This form is used to properly identify the registrant and the firearms to be registered. The form when approved, registers the firearm to the law enforcement agency. The furnishing of this information is mandatory (26 U.S.C. 5853a).
Form 1 - Application to Make and Register a Firearm (ATF Form 5320.1) (723.81 KB)

This form is to request approval to make a NFA firearm. A making tax liability may be incurred.

Fingerprint Card Instructions and Example (FD-258) (1.64 MB)

This is a sample fingerprint card (FD-258) that is used when applying for a federal firearms license. This card can be order from the ATF Distribution Center online or by calling (703) 870-7526 or (703) 870-7528.

Federal Firearms Licensee Theft/Loss Report (ATF Form 3310.11) (259.73 KB)
This form is used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to report the theft or loss of firearms from their inventory or collection, to include firearms lost in transit (to be reported by the shipping FFL).
Federal Firearms Licensee Firearms Inventory Theft/Loss Continuation Sheet (ATF Form 3310.11A) (176.42 KB)
This form should be used by Federal Firearms Licensees who require additional space while filling out ATF Form 3310.11, Section C - Description of Firearms.
Factoring Criteria for Weapons (ATF Form 4590) (168.36 KB)
Form used by ATF to factor the importability of a pistol or revolver.
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