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Forms

Form ID Title and Description Category
3000.12 ATF Citizens' Academy Application (ATF Form F 3000.12) [PDF - 875.27 KB]

ATF Citizens' Academy Application - The Citizens' Academy is an event for local community, religious and civic leaders, and organizations to interact and talk directly with ATF special agents and participate in hands-on activities related to ATF's areas of investigative responsibilities.

Workforce and Mission
F 5320.24 ATF Form 5320.24 - Description of Firearm and Information on Request for Demonstration [PDF - 356.9 KB]

ATF Form 5320.24, Description of Firearm and Information on Request for Demonstration, should be submitted by Federal Firearms Licensees who have paid the special (occupational) tax to import, manufacture, or deal in NFA firearms, for approval to transfer an NFA firearm to a similarly qualified licensee. The completed ATF Form 5320.24 should be completed by a law enforcement agency requesting demonstration of 922(o) machineguns and will serve as supporting documentation for the ATF Form 3 (5320.3), Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act). 

Firearms
5400.13A/5400.16 Responsible Person Questionnaire - ATF Form 5400.13A/5400.16 [PDF - 1.06 MB]

This form is used to add responsible persons to a Federal Explosives License or Permit (FEL/P) with the application as well as after a FEL/P has already been issued. It is also required to be submitted with every FEL/P Renewal Application (ATF Form 5400.14/5400.15).

Explosives
F 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) - ATF Form 3311.4 [PDF - 482.89 KB]

This is the form which is used by licensed manufacturers and importers requesting ATF approval to adopt markings on behalf of another manufacturer/importer during firearms manufacturing process. OMB No. 1140-0104 (10/31/2026).

Firearms
5300.9A ATF Form 5300.9A - Firearms Transaction Record Continuation Sheet [PDF - 357.84 KB]

This form is a continuation of Section A of the attached ATF Form 4473 and is completed by the transferor/seller. When completed, this attachment is incorporated into and made part of the ATF Form 4473.

Firearms
ATF F 5300.9A (Spanish) ATF Form 5300.9A - Hoja de Continuación de Registro de Transacción de Armas de Fuego [PDF - 146.6 KB]

Este formulario es continuación de Seccion A del Formulario 4473 de ATF y el transferidor/vendedor lo completa. Cuando esté completo, el documento será incorporado y será parte del Formulario 4473 de ATF.

Firearms
8620.42 Police Check Inquiry - ATF Form 8620.42 [PDF - 2.2 MB]

ATF requires that non-ATF personnel and ATF sponsors (i.e., contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR) and points of contact (POC)) complete ATF Form 8620.42 when requesting that non-ATF personnel be granted escorted access to ATF facilities, non-sensitive information, and/or construction sites in order to perform low risk, non-sensitive duties. 

Workforce and Mission
4473 (5300.9) Firearms Transaction Record Over-The-Counter - ATF Form 4473 (5300.9) [PDF - 416.57 KB]

Used by federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to determine if they may lawfully sell or deliver a firearm to the person identified in Section B, and to alert the transferee/buyer of certain restrictions on the receipt and possession of firearms.

Firearms
F 7110.15 Forensic Firearm Training Request for Non-ATF Employees - ATF Form 7110.15 [PDF - 242.97 KB]

This form is used by federal, state, local and international agencies to register for forensic firearm training with ATF.

Firearms
F 3312.1S Solicitud de Rastreo del Centro Nacional de Rastreos - Formulario 3312.1S - ATF Form 3312.1(S) [PDF - 358.28 KB]
Este formulario es utilizado por los funcionarios federales, cuerpos de seguridad estatales y locales para solicitar a la ATF el rastreo de armas de fuego utilizadas o sospechosas de haber sido utilizadas en delitos.
Firearms
5320.5 Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm - ATF Form 5 (5320.5) [PDF - 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.

Firearms
5400.28 Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire - ATF Form 5400.28 [PDF - 389.56 KB]

This form is used to determine the eligibility of the employee possessor (EP) to engage in certain explosives operations.

Explosives
5330.3A Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles - ATF Form 6 Part 1 (5330.3A) [PDF - 416.97 KB]

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

Firearms
5330.3D Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens - ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D) [PDF - 1.98 MB]

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.

Firearms
6400.1 State and Local Training Registration Request - ATF Form 6400.1 [PDF - 372.66 KB]

This form is used by federal, state and local, military and international law enforcement personnel applying for training conducted by ATF.

Workforce and Mission
4590 Factoring Criteria for Weapons - ATF Form 4590 (5330.5) [PDF - 168.36 KB]
Form used by ATF to factor the importability of a pistol or revolver.
Firearms
5320.3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (National Firearms Act) - ATF Form 5320.3 (Form 3) [PDF - 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.

Firearms
5330.3B Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Defense Articles - ATF Form 6 - Part II (5330.3B) [PDF - 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.

Firearms
3310.4 Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers - ATF Form 3310.4 [PDF - 976.47 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 an unlawful activity.
Firearms
8620.42 Police Check Inquiry - ATF Form 8620.42 [PDF - 2.21 MB]

This form must be completed by non-ATF personnel and their ATF sponsors when requesting escorted access to ATF facilities, non-sensitive information, and/or construction sites.

Workforce and Mission
3210.12 Certification of Qualifying State Relief - ATF E-Form 3210.12 [PDF - 319.78 KB]
This form is to be used by a state to certify to ATF that it has established a qualifying mental health relief from firearms disabilities program that satisfies certain minimum criteria under the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
Firearms
FD-258 Fingerprint Card Instructions and Example - FD-258 [PDF - 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.

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

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

Firearms
3312.1 National Tracing Center (NTC) Trace Request - ATF Form 3312.1 [PDF - 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.
Firearms
5310.12A/5310.16 Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement for Use By Additional Responsible Persons for Form 7 / 7CR - ATF Form 7(5310.12A)/7CR(5310.16) [PDF - 1.09 MB]

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.

Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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