Current Processing Times

Last updated September 1, 2023.

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

ATF Form Processing Office Paper eForms
Form 1 Application to Make and Register a Firearm NFA Division 55 days 45 days
Form 2 Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported NFA Division 14 days 7 days
Form 3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) NFA Division 14 days 7 days
Form 4 Trust Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 327 days 246 days
Form 4 Individual Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 253 days 193 days
Form 5 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 30 days 7 days
Form 6 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War Imports Branch 6 weeks 13 days
Form 6 NIA Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens Imports Branch 6 weeks -
Form 7 Application for Federal Firearms License (FFL) FFLC 2 months -
Form 9 Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation NFA Division 14 days 7 days
Form 10 Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities NFA Division 14 days 7 days
Form 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) FATD 3 months -
Form 5320.20 Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA) Firearms NFA Division 14 days -
Form 5400.13/
5400.16		 Application for Explosives License or Permit (FEL/FEP) FELC 3 months -
Form 5400.28 Employee Possessor Questionnaire (EPQ) FELC 3 months -

 

Last Reviewed September 15, 2023