ATF eForm 4 Verification Checklist

Thanks to u/Smart_Slice_140 on Reddit, we have a copy of the ATF's eForm 4 Disapproval Checklist that is used by the ATF to approve or deny applications.  This is very helpful information and would be good to use as a checklist before applying for a ATF eForm 4 tax stamp application.

eForm 4 Individual Steps

Verify the following:

  1. Payment
  2. Transferor Information
  3. Weapon Description along with verifying weapon is in Inventory of Transferor
  4. RP update status Verify NTN is current with proceed (Enter in NTN cleared date)
  5. Review eform 4 Document (Confirm it matches NFRTR)
  6. Verify RP Questions are answered.
  7. Verify form is signed and dated.
  8. Take Final Action

eForm 4 Trust

Verify the following:

  1. Payment
  2. Transferor Information
  3. Weapon Description along with verifying weapon is in Inventory of Transferor
  4. RP Tab update status Verify NTN is current with proceed (Enter in NTN cleared date)
  5. Review eform 4 Document (Confirm it matches NFRTR)
  6. Review Trust Document Ensure Name matches NFRTR. (Ensure it is Signed)
  7. Verify RPQ.
  8. (Weapon info, answered no to all prohibiting questions, CLEO is within same state, Signed (Not Digital))
  9. Verify form is signed and dated.
  10. Take Final Action

eForm 4 LLC

Verify the following:

  1. Payment
  2. Transferor Information
  3. Weapon Description along with verifying weapon is in Inventory of Transferor
  4. RP Tab update status Verify NTN is current with proceed (Enter in NTN cleared date)
  5. Review eform 4 Document (Confirm it matches NFRTR)
  6. Review Corporation Document Ensure Name matches NFRTR. (Ensure it is Signed and in good standing
    with State)
  7. Verify RPQ.
    (Weapon info, answered no to all prohibiting questions, CLEO is within same state, Signed (Not Digital))
  8. Verify form is signed and dated.
  9. Take Final Action

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