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Form ID Title Description Category
5310.12A/5310.16 Form 7(5310.12A)-7CR(5310.16) - Responsible Person Questionnaire Supplement for Use By Additional Responsible Persons for Form 7 / 7CR (419 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.

Firearms
F 5310.12 / F 5310.16 Form 7/ 7 CR - Application for Federal Firearms License (ATF Form 5310.12/5310.16) (689 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

Firearms
FD-258 Fingerprint Card Instructions and Example (FD-258) (1682 KB)

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
F 5300.38 Application for an Amended Federal Firearms License (ATF Form 5300.38) (365 KB)
This application must be completed by any federal firearms licensee (FFL) who intend to change the business and/or mailing address of an active license and certify compliance with the provisions of the law for the new address.
Firearms
F 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) (ATF Form 3311.4) (483 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
F 5400.13/F 5400.16 Application for Explosives License or Permit (ATF Form 5400.13/5400.16) (420 KB)

This form is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant to engage in certain operations, to determine the location and extent of operations, and to determine whether the operations will be in conformity with federal laws and regulations when working with explosives.

Explosives
Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5400.13A/5400.16) (265 KB)

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
Application for an Amended Federal Explosives License or Permit (ATF Form 5400.33) (308 KB)

This application must be completed by any federal explosives licensee or permittee (FEL/P) who intends to make changes, such as the name and/or address, to an active license or permit

Explosives
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