Current Processing Times

As of Dec. 1, 2024

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 156 days 34 days
Form 2 Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported NFA Division 4 days 2 days
Form 3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) NFA Division 12 days 2 days
Form 4 Trust Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 154 days 52 days
Form 4 Individual Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 137 days 28 days
Form 5 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 7 days 2 days
Form 6 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War Imports Branch 45 days 45 days
Form 6 NIA Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens Imports Branch 22 days -
Form 7 Application for Federal Firearms License (FFL) FFLC 60 days -
Form 9 Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation NFA Division 1 day 2 days
Form 10 Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities NFA Division 24 days -
Form 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) FATD 30 days -
Form 5320.20 Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain National Firearms Act (NFA) Firearms NFA Division 9 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 -


Total of Pending NFA Forms

  • Total number of actionable applications excluding applications submitted pursuant to ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F: 88,937

 

Last Reviewed December 6, 2024