How Long Does a NFRTR Removal Request Take?

When you are requesting to have your NFA firearm(s) removed removed from the NFRTR, you will simply need to email or mail a letter to the ATF requesting the removal.  You can use our ATF NFRTR Removal Letter Generator Below:

ATF NFRTR Letter Requesting Removal of a SBR/SBS Title 2 Status Generator
Based on submitted date we are seeing that the NFRTR removal request can take from one month up to two months time.  You will receive a letter back from the ATF stating that the, "Requested Adjustments made to the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record." has been updated, as shown below. 
How Long Does a NFRTR Removal Request Take?

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