Current ATF Processing Times - May 2026
| ATF Form |
Processing Time Paper Application |
Processing Time eForms |
| ATF Form 1 | 33 Days | 62 Days |
| ATF Form 3 | 8 Days | 1 Days |
| ATF Form 4 | 63 Days | 8 Days |
| ATF Form 4 Trust | 25 Days | 25 Days |
| ATF Form 5 | 9 Days | 2 Days |
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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