NFA Processing Times - Current As of June, 30 2019

by National Gun Trusts October 22, 2019

Below are the most current released statistical information that has been gathered by the ATF for NFA approval times. The statistical information is current up to June 30, 2019. If you want to view more current data, you can view our ATF Form 1, ATF eForm 1, and ATF Form 4 NFA Approval Tracker.

eForm Applications

NFA Division	Days
ATF eForm 1 Application to Make and Register a Firearm	30 Days
ATF eForm 2 Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported	7 Days
ATF eForm 3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer (SOT)	7 Days
ATF eForm 4 Application for Tax paid Transfer and Registration	Not yet available
ATF eForm 5 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration	7 Days
ATF eForm 9 Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation	7 Days
ATF eForm 10 Application for Registration of Firearms Acquired by Certain Governmental Entities	7 Days

NFA Paper Applications

NFA Division	Months
ATF Form 1 Application to Make and Register a Firearm	7 Months
ATF Form 2 Notice of Firearms Manufactured or Imported	1 Month
ATF Form 3 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer (SOT)	1 Month
ATF Form 4 Application for Tax paid Transfer and Registration	10 Months
ATF Form 5 Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer and Registration	1 Month
ATF Form 9 Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation	1 Month

Source: "FFL Newsletter, October 22nd, 2019." *Statistical Information as of: June 30, 2019

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