Current ATF Processing Times - April 1, 2024
| ATF Form |
Processing Time Paper Application |
Processing Time eForms |
| ATF Form 1 | 77 | 32 Days |
| ATF Form 3 | 6 Days | 9 Days |
| ATF Form 4 | 245 Days | 53 Days |
| ATF Form 4 Trust | 285 Days | 166 Days |
| ATF Form 5 | 19 Days | 1 Days |
Totals of Pending NFA Forms
- Total number of live applications excluding applications submitted pursuant to ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F: 228,096
- Total number of live applications undergoing further background check research by FBI-NICS: 79,402
Source: “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.” Current Processing Times | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/current-processing-times.
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