Current Processing Times

As of Oct. 8, 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 84 days 26 days
Form 2 Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported NFA Division 10 days 2 day
Form 3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) NFA Division 1 days 2 days
Form 4 Trust Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 220 days 65 days
Form 4 Individual Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 196 days 26 days
Form 5 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 10 days 1 day
Form 6 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War Imports Branch 17 days 5 days
Form 6 NIA Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens Imports Branch 45 days -
Form 7 Application for Federal Firearms License (FFL) FFLC 60 days -
Form 9 Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation NFA Division 1 days 4 day
Form 10 Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities NFA Division 240 days 16 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 10 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 -


Totals of Pending NFA Forms

  • Total number of actionable applications excluding applications submitted pursuant to ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F: 77,407

 

Last Reviewed October 8, 2024