Current ATF Processing Times - March 2, 2024
| ATF Form |
Processing Time Paper Application |
Processing Time eForms |
| ATF Form 1 | 57 Days | 32 Days |
| ATF Form 3 | 9 Days | 6 Days |
| ATF Form 4 | 280 Days | 89 Days |
| ATF Form 4 Trust | 283 Days | 196 Days |
| ATF Form 5 | 33 Days | 2 Days |
Totals of Pending NFA Forms
- Current Forms 4 pending: 156,983
- Total NFA forms pending: 179,932
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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