Do you Need a Tax Stamp for Every Silencer - NFA Firearm?
by National Gun Trusts
Yes, you will need to have a tax stamp for each silencer that you want to purchase / own. Each NFA firearm that you own as an individual or with your gun trust, corporation or other legal entity will require a tax stamp. The cost of the tax stamp can vary depending on the NFA firearm that you are making, transferring, and can even depend on the ATF form that you are using, e.g. ATF Form 5.
On October 9th, 2026, the ATF made an update to the NFA Transfer process for silencers, SBR's, SBR's and AOW's, which now allows for the use of a ATF 4473 only, where applicable.
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Per the ATF's guidance, "To remove an item, please write the NFA Division at NFAFAX@atf.gov."
Source: “Update to NFA Transfer Guidance.” ATF, 9 Oct. 2026, www.atf.gov/firearms/update-to-nfa-transf...