ATF Form 1 Disapproval Checklist

Thanks to u/Smart_Slice_140 on Reddit, we have a copy of the ATF's Form 1 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 1 and ATF Form 1 tax stamp application. 

The Form 1 (Individual) is disapproved for the following reasons, only:

  1. FPC never received. (As per instructions on form)
  2. Photo never received.
  3. Physical Address is missing.
  4. Serial Number is Incorrect.
  5. CLEO is blank, or CLEO is in different Stat from the applicant.
  6. An Unlawful reason provided for making/ Possession of the firearm.
  7. Prohibiting question(s) answered, "Yes" or Blank/Missing Questions (Paper).
  8. State Law Violation.
  9. No response to request for corrections (if applicable) (Error Resolution) .

The Form 1 (Trust) is disapproved for the following reasons, only:

  1. FPC never received. (As per Instructions on form)
  2. Photo never received.
  3. Physical Address is missing.
  4. Serial Number is Incorrect.
  5. CLEO is blank, or CLEO is in different Stat from the applicant.
  6. An Unlawful reason provided for making/ Possession of the firearm.
  7. Discrepancies between RP's in Trust and on Form 1 (submitted document)
  8. Prohibiting question(s) answered, "Yes" or Blank/Missing Questions (Paper)
  9. State Law Violation.
  10. No response to request for corrections (if applicable) (Error Resolution).

You can find the original post below:

FOIA Deal Worked Out with ATF Chief Legal Counsel - Form 1 Disapproval Checklist
byu/Smart_Slice_140 inForm1

 

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