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Forms

Form ID Title and Description Category
5000.29 Environmental Information - ATF Form 5000.29 [PDF - 216.04 KB]
This form is used by ATF to determine if any environmental impact statement or environmental permit is necessary for the proposed operation.
Workforce and Mission
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
5400.29 Application for Restoration of Explosives Privileges - ATF Form 5400.29 [PDF - 538.26 KB]

This form is used to conduct an investigation to establish if it is likely that the applicant will act in a manner dangerous to public safety or contrary to public interest.

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
F 5310.12 / F 5310.16 Application for Federal Firearms License - Form 7/ 7 CR - ATF Form 7(5310.12)/7CR(5310.16) [PDF - 879.12 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.

 

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
3310.12 Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Rifles - ATF Form 3310.12 [PDF - 275.34 KB]
This form documents certain sales or other dispositions of rifles for law enforcement purposes. The information is used to determine if the buyer (transferee) is involved in a unlawful activity, or is a person prohibited by law from obtaining firearms.
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
5300.9 (Spanish) Registro de Transacción de Armas de Fuego - Formulario 5300.9 / ATF F 5300.9 (S) [PDF - 615.72 KB]
La información y certificación del presente formulario sirven para que el que posea una licencia conforme a la sección 923 del título 18, Código de los Estados Unidos, determine si él/ella puede vender o entregar legalmente un arma de fuego a la persona indicada en la sección A y para que el adquiriente/comprador este alertado de las restricciones que se imponen al recibo y la posesión de armas de fuego.
Firearms
F 5400.5 Report of Theft or Loss-Explosive Materials - ATF Form 5400.5 [PDF - 244.48 KB]

The purpose of this form is to report the theft or loss of explosive materials to ATF.

Explosives
5400.33 Application for an Amended Federal Explosives License or Permit - ATF Form 5400.33 [PDF - 307.29 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
5300.5 Demand 2 Program: Report of Firearms Transactions - ATF Form 5300.5 [PDF - 901.26 KB]

When a Type 01, Type 02, Type 07, or Type 08 Federal firearms licensee meets the criteria of the ATF Demand 2 Program and is notified in writing by an ATF official, the licensee must complete ATF Form 5300.5, Demand 2 Program: Report of Firearms Transactions.

Firearms
5320.4 Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm - ATF 5320.4 (Form 4) [PDF - 2.01 MB]

Application for tax paid transfer and registration of firearm used to request approval to transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm subject to transfer tax liability. Typically submitted for a transfer to an individual or legal entity such as a trust.

Firearms
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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