Current ATF Processing Times - October 1, 2023
| ATF Form |
Processing Time Paper Application |
Processing Time eForms |
| ATF Form 1 | 60 Days | 55 Days |
| ATF Form 3 | 14 Days | 7 Days |
| ATF Form 4 | 218 Days | 201 Days |
| ATF Form 4 Trust | 270 Days | 236 Days |
| ATF Form 5 | 30 Days | 7 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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