Complete guide to ATF forms, Federal Firearms License requirements, dealer regulations, and all firearms transaction paperwork. Updated 2026.
All official ATF forms for firearms transactions, NFA items, and dealer operations. Click to access official downloadable forms.
The most common form - required for every firearm purchase from an FFL. Includes buyer information, firearm details, and background check attestation.
Required when selling 2+ rifles to same person within 5 business days. Applies to rifles caliber .30, magazine >5 rounds, or barrel <16".
Download FormRequired when selling 2+ handguns to same person within 5 business days. Applies to pistols and revolvers only.
Download FormRequest to mark firearms with information different from serial number, model, or manufacturer requirements.
Download FormApplication to make and register a National Firearms Act firearm (silencers, SBRs, SBSs, AOWs, machine guns pre-1986).
eForms PortalApplication to transfer and register an NFA firearm with $200 tax stamp. Current wait times: 6-12+ months.
eForms PortalUnderstanding different Federal Firearms License types and their specific requirements for dealing, manufacturing, or importing firearms.
Licensed to sell firearms commercially. Includes pawn shops and sporting goods stores.
Pawn shop dealing in firearms. Must maintain additional records.
Importing firearms, ammunition, and firearms parts into the U.S.
Manufacturing firearms for commercial sale or personal use.
Combined dealer and manufacturer operations.
Dealing in destructive devices, bombs, grenades, etc.
Fill out ATF Form 7 (5300.7) application
$200-300 depending on license type (3-year)
Background check and local authorities notified
Receive FFL via mail after approval
Essential compliance requirements for FFL dealers to stay in good standing with ATF regulations.
Maintain permanent record of all firearms acquisitions and dispositions
Keep all Forms 4473 for 20 years after last transaction
Submit Form 3310.4 (rifles) or 3310.11 (handguns) within 5 business days
Electronic submissions for multiple sales in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas
Always run NICS check - never complete sale without approval
Follow state-specific laws for waiting periods, permits, and additional forms
FFL required for all commercial sales; may do transfers for private parties
Expect periodic compliance inspections (1-3 years typically)
For dealers handling National Firearms Act items including silencers, SBRs, SBSs, and machine guns.
$200 tax stamp, Form 4 required
Rifle barrel <16", $200 tax stamp
Shotgun barrel <18", $200 tax stamp
Registered before 1986 only, $200 tax
Bombs, grenades, large bore ($200 tax)
Dealers and manufacturers of NFA items must pay annual Special Occupational Tax.
$500/year - Dealing in NFA items
$1,000/year - Manufacturing NFA items
$1,000/year - Importing NFA items
Class 2 SOT allows FFLs to deal in NFA items without paying the $200 transfer tax on each item. Transfer taxes still apply for non-SOT purchasers.