Can You eFile a Form 4 as a Trust?
Yes! eForms allows you to eFile as a Trust, Corporation, or Individual.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Form 4 Approved?
ATF eForm 4 applications are being approved in as fast as one day. Typical turnarounds, as of the date of this letter are about two (2) weeks. These are historically fast approval times; not long ago, the average wait time for these forms was 8-12 months; now, it is just a few days.
Do I Need to Submit Fingerprints with My eForm?
Yes, fingerprints are required for consumers when filing an eForm 1 or eForm 4. You can use one of the kiosk at your FFL to scan your fingerprints for your NFA application. The fingerprint scanned at the kiosk will be included in your application when you certify and submit your application at a dealer.
Note: if you mail a paper fingerprint card, your processing time will begin after that card is received and scanned by the ATF.
Things to Keep In Mind With Electronic Form 4 Submissions
You must create an ATF eForms account in order to submit an eForm. To create an account, visit eforms.atf.gov. When creating your ATF eForms login, you should use the same email address as your account at the FFL dealer and/or a Silencer Shop account.
In order to submit an eForm 4 successfully, it has to be done with an FFL dealer that has an SOT. Errors in the application: The ATF has made it clear that with eForms, accuracy is extremely important. Applications with an error cannot be pulled for correction. The application will follow the estimated 90 days for processing and then be rejected due to the error. It will need to be corrected and then resubmitted, with another estimated 90 days for approval.
Submitting an eForm can be done remotely if you file as a Trust or Corporation. If you file as an individual, you must certify in person with your FFL dealer.
Per the ATF, your eForms username, PIN, and password information are confidential and should not be shared with anyone.
When filing your eForm 4, the NFA item must already be assigned to you. You can’t file your eForm while you’re still deciding if/which item(s) you’ll purchase.
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