Current Processing Times

As of June 1, 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 101 days 80 days
Form 2 Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported NFA Division 16 days 1 days
Form 3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer of Firearm and Registration to Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) NFA Division 6 days 2 days
Form 4 Trust Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 248 days 130 days
Form 4 Individual Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 208 days 33 days
Form 5 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm NFA Division 7 days 2 day
Form 6 Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War Imports Branch 6 weeks 7 days
Form 6 NIA Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens Imports Branch 6 weeks -
Form 7 Application for Federal Firearms License (FFL) FFLC 2 months -
Form 9 Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation NFA Division 3 days 1 day
Form 10 Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities NFA Division 30 days 13 days
Form 3311.4 Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) FATD 3 months -
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: 198,309
  • Total number of actionable applications undergoing further background check research by FBI-NICS: 86,411

 

Last Reviewed June 27, 2024