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OMB No. 1140-0014 (10/31/2026)
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application for Tax Paid Transfer and
Registration of Firearm

ATF Control Number
National Firearms Act Division
SUBMIT in DUPLICATE to: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, P.O. Box 5015, Portland, OR 97208-5015
1. Type of Transfer (Check one) 2a. Transferee’s Full Legal Name and Address (Include trade name, if any) (See instruction 2d)
$5 $200
Submit the appropriate tax payment with the application.
The tax may be paid by credit or debit card, check, or money
order. Please complete item 20. Upon approval of
the application, we will affix and cancel the required Corporation Other Legal Entity County/Parish
National Firearms Act stamp. (See instructions 2b, 2j and 3) Individual Trust 2b.
3a. Transferor’s Full Legal Name and Address (Include trade name, if any) 3b. E-mail address 3c. Transferor’s Telephone (Area code and number)
(Executors: see instruction 2l)

3d. If Applicable: Decedent’s Name, Address, and Date of Death

3e. Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code of Residence (or firearms business premises)
(if different from Item 3a.)

The above-named and undersigned transferor hereby makes application as required by Section 5812 of the National Firearms Act to transfer and register the firearm described
below to the transferee.
4. Description of Firearm (Complete items a through h) (See instruction 2n) d. Model
a. Name and Address of Maker Manufacturer and/or b. Type of Firearm (See definitions 1c) c. Caliber or
Importer of Firearm Gauge e. Barrel Length: f. Overall Length:

g. Serial Number

h. Additional Description or Data Appearing on Firearm (Attach additional sheet if necessary)

5. Transferee’s Federal Firearms License (if any) or Explosives License or Permit Number 6. Transferee’s Special (Occupational) Tax Status (If any)
(Give complete 15-digit number) (See instruction 2c) a. Employer Identification Number b. Class
First 6 digits 2 digits 2 digits 5 digits

8. Transferor’s Special (Occupational) Tax Status (If any)
7. Transferor’s Federal Firearms License (If any) a. Employer Identification Number b. Class
First 6 digits 2 digits 2 digits 5 digits

Under Penalties of Perjury, I Declarethat I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and that the transfer
of the described firearm to the transferee and receipt and possession of it by the transferee are not prohibited by the provisions of Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 44;
Title 26, United States Code, Chapter 53; or any provisions of State or local law.
9. Signature of Transferor (Or authorized official) 10. Name and Title of Authorized Official (Print or type) 11. Date

The Space Below is for the use of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
By Authority of The Director, This Application Has Been Examined, and the Transfer and Registration of the Firearm Stamp Denomination
Described Herein and the Interstate Movement of that Firearm, When Applicable, to the Transferee are:
Approved (With the following conditions, if any) Disapproved (For the following reasons)

Signature of Authorized ATF Official Date

Previous Editions Are Obsolete ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
ATF Copy Revised October 2023

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Transferee Certification
12. Law Enforcement Notification (See instruction 2f)
The transferee is to provide notification of the proposed acquisition and possession of the firearm described on this Form 4 by providing a copy of the completed form to the
chief law enforcement officer in the agency identified below:

Agency or Department Name Name and Title of Official

Address (Street address or P.O. Box, City, State and ZIP Code to which sent (mailed or delivered))
Information for the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
This form provides notification of the transferee’s intent to acquire and possess a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. No action on your part is required. However, should
you have information that may disqualify this person from acquiring or possessing a firearm, please contact the NFA Division at (304) 616-4500 or NFA@atf.gov.
13. Transferee Necessity Statement (See instruction 2e)
I, , have a reasonable necessity to possess the machinegun, short-barreled rifle,
(Name and Title of Transferee)
short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device described on this application for the following reason(s)

and my possession of the device or weapon would be consistent with public safety (18 U.S.C. § 922(b) (4) and 27 CFR § 478.98).
Transferee Questions (Complete only when transferee is an individual)
14. Answer questions 14.a. through 14.m. Answer questions 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, if applicable. For any “Yes” answer the transferee shall provide details on a separate
sheet. (See instruction 7b and definitions)
Yes No
a. Do you intend to make any firearm listed on this form for sale or other disposition to any person described
in questions 14.c through 14.l. or a person described in question 14.m. who does not fall under an exception?
b. Do you intend to sell or otherwise dispose of any firearm listed on this form in furtherance of any felon or
other offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of more than one year, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a
drug trafficking offense? 15. Photograph
c. Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge
could imprison you for more than one year? (See definition 1m) Affix a 2” x 2” Photograph here.
d. Have you ever been convicted in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have No Stapling. Tape Sides of Photo to the
imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation? (See definition 1m) Application.
e. Are you a fugitive from justice? (See definition 1s) 1. Photo must have been taken within the
f. Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any last year.
other controlled substance? Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful
under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or 2. Photo must have been taken in full face
recreational purposes in the state where you reside. view without a hat or head covering that
obscures the hair or hairline.
g. On or after the age of 16, have you ever been adjudicated as a mental defective OR have you ever been
committed to a mental institution? (See definition 1n and 1o) 3. On back of photograph print full name,
last 4 of SSN.
h. Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?
i. Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an
intimate partner or child of such partner? (See definition 1p)
j. Have you ever been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? (See definition 1q)
k. Have you ever renounced your United States citizenship?
l. Are you an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States?
m.1. Are you an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa?
m.2. If “yes”, do you fall within any of the exceptions stated in the instructions? Attach the documentation to the application N/A
16. If you are an alien, record your U.S.-Issued Alien or Admission number (AR#, USCIS#, or 194#):
17. Have you been issued a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN) ?(See instruction 2h) Yes No If yes please list
18. Social Security Number:(See instruction 2h) Date of Birth:

19a. Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 19b. Race American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American White
Not Hispanic or Latino Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
20a. Country of Citizenship: (Check/List more than one, if applicable. Nationals of the United States may check U.S.A.) (See definition 1r)
United States of America Other Country/Countries(Specify):
ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
ATF Copy Revised October 2023

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20b. State of Birth                                                                                                                                   20c.Country of Birth 

CERTIFICATION:  Under penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C.  §                                                    924 and 26 §U.S.C.  5861, I certify that, upon submission of this form to ATF,  a completed copy of this form will be directed   
to the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) shown in item 12, that the statements, as applicable, contained in this certification, and any attached documents in support thereof, are true        
and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.  NOTE: See instructions 2.d(2) and 2.d(3) for the items to be completed depending on the type of transferee. 

Signature  of Transferee                                                                                                                                                  Date 

21.  Number of Responsible Persons (see definitions) associated with the transferee trust or legal entity 
22.  Provide the full name (printed or typed) below for each Responsible Person associated with the applicant trust or legal entity (If there are more Responsible Persons than  
       can be listed on the form, attach a separate sheet listing the additional Responsible Person(s)).  Please note that a completed Form 5320.23, National Firearms Act 
       (NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire, must be submitted with the Form 4 application for each Responsible Person.                                                                                                            
Full Name                                                                                                                                                                 Full Name 

23.  Method of Payment (Check one) (See instruction 2j)                                         (If        paying   credit/debit            by         card,        complete        the        section        below)                
    Check (Enclosed)                               Cashier’s Check   or                                               Visa                            Mastercard                                           American                                        Discover                         Diners Club 
                                                   Money Order (Enclosed)                                                                                                                                  Express 
Credit/Debit Card Number (No dashes)                                                                                            Name as Printed on the Credit/Debit Card                                                                                        Expiration Date (Month & year) 

                           Address: 
Credit/Debit   Card   
Billing Address:           City:                                                                                        State:                                                                                                      Zip   Code: 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tax Amount:   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $ 
I   Authorize   ATF to   Charge                    my Credit/Debit   Card   the   Tax   Amount. 

                                                   Signature   of   Cardholder                                                                                                                                                                                  Date 
Your      credit/debit      card      will be      charged      the      above      stated      amount      upon      receipt   the            of      application.       The      charge                  will   reflected            be on      your      credit/debit      card      statement.           
In the event your application is                  NOT approved,         the        above       amount      will  be   credited to   the credit/debit                           card           noted        above. 
                                                                                   Important Information for Currently Registered Firearms 
If you are the current registrant of the firearm described on this form, please note the following information.     
Estate Procedures:  For procedures regarding the transfer of firearms in an estate resulting from the death of the registrant identified in item 2a, the executor should contact the NFA      
Division, National Service Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405.  
Change of Address:  Unless currently licensed under the Gun Control Act, the registrant shall notify the NFA Division, National Service Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms      
and Explosives, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, in writing, of any change to the address in item 2a. 
Change of Description: The registrant shall notify the NFA Division, National Service Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg,  
WV 25405, in writing, of any change to the description of the firearm(s) in item 4. 
Interstate Movement:            If the firearm identified in item 4 is a machinegun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device, the registrant may be required by 18  
U.S.C.   § 922(a)(4) to obtain permission from ATF prior to any transportation in interstate or foreign commerce.  ATF Form 5320. 20 can be used to request this permission.     
Restrictions on Possession:   Any restriction (see approval block on face of form) on the possession of the firearm identified in item 4 continues with the further transfer of the firearm.     
Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms:  If the registrant becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm, please contact the NFA Division for procedures on how to dispose of      
the firearm.     
Proof of Registration:   A person possessing a firearm registered as required by the NFA shall retain proof of registration which shall be made available to any ATF officer upon request.     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ATF Form 4 (5320. 4) 
                                                                                                                                           ATF Copy                                                                                                                          Revised October 2023

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Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This form meets the clearance requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information you provide is used in applying to transfer serviceable firearms taxpaid. Data is used to iden-
tify transferor, transferee, and firearm, and to ensure legality for transfer under Federal, State and local laws. The furnishing of this information is mandatory (26 U.S.C. § 5812).
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 3.78 hours per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances. Comments concerning the accuracy
of this burden estimate and suggestion for reducing this burden should be addressed to Reports Management Officer, Information Technology Coordination Staff, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, Washington, DC 20226.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Privacy Act Information
The following information is provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552(e)(3)):
1. Authority. Solicitation of this information is made pursuant to the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5812). Disclosure of this information by the applicant is
mandatory for transfer of an NFA firearm, unless the transfer is otherwise exempt from tax.
2. Purpose. To ensure payment of the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C. § 5811; to ensure that the transfer would not be in violation of law; and to effect registration of the firearm.
3. Routine Uses. The information will be used by ATF to make the determinations set forth in paragraph 2. In addition, to effect registration of the firearm, information
as to the identification of the firearm, date of registration, and the identification and address of person entitled to possess the firearm will be entered into the National
Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. No information obtained from an application, registration, or records required to be submitted by an individual in order to
comply with any provision of the National Firearms Act or regulation issued thereunder, shall, except in connection with prosecution or other action for furnishing
information, be used, directly or indirectly, as evidence against that person in any criminal proceeding with respect to a violation of law occurring prior to or concurrently
with the filing of the application. The information from this application may only be disclosed to Federal authorities for purposes of prosecution for violation of the
National Firearms Act.
4. Effects of not Supplying Information Requested. Failure to supply complete information will delay processing and may cause denial of the application.

Definitions/Instructions
1. Definitions f. Employer Identification Number (EIN). Required of taxpayer filing
special (occupational) tax returns under 27 CFR § 479.35.
a. National Firearms Act (NFA). Title 26, United States Code, Chapter 53. The
implementing regulations are found in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, g. Special (Occupational) Tax. Required by the NFA to be paid by a
Part 479. Federal firearms licensee engaged in the business of manufacturing (Class
2), importing (Class 1), or dealing (Class 3) in NFA firearms.
b. Gun Control Act (GCA). Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 44.
The implementing regulations are found in Title 27, Code of Federal h. Federal Firearms License. A license issued under the provisions of the
Regulations, Part 478. GCA to manufacture, import or deal in firearms.
c. Firearm. The term “firearm” means: (1) a shotgun having a barrel or i. ATF Officer. An officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
barrels of less than 18 inches in length; (2) a weapon made from a shotgun Firearms and Explosives (ATF) authorized to perform any function
if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or relating to the administration of the NFA.
a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length; (3) a rifle having a barrel
or barrels of less than 16 inches in length; (4) a weapon made from a rifle j. Transfer. Selling, assigning, pledging, leasing, loaning, giving away, or
if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or otherwise disposing of a firearm.
a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length; (5) any other
weapon as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 5845(e); (6) a machinegun; (7) a muffler k. Transferor. The person selling or otherwise disposing of a firearm;
or silencer for any firearm whether or not such firearm is included including applying to transfer a firearm.
within this definition; and (8) a destructive device.
l. Transferee. The person acquiring the firearm.
d. Person. A partnership, company, association, trust, corporation, including
each responsible person associated with such an entity; an estate; or an m. Prohibited Person. Generally, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) prohibits the shipment,
individual. transportation, receipt, or possession in or affecting interstate commerce
Section A. of a firearm by one who: has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
e. Responsible Person. In the case of an unlicensed entity, including any domestic violence; has been convicted of a felony, or any other crime,
trust, partnership, association, company (including any Limited Liability punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year (this does not
Company (LLC)), or corporation, any individual who possesses, directly or include State misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment of two years or
indirectly, the power or authority to direct the management and policies of less); is a fugitive from justice; is an unlawful user of, or addicted to,
the trust or entity to receive, possess, ship, transport, deliver, transfer or marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other
otherwise dispose of a firearm for, or on behalf of, the trust or legal entity. controlled substance; has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has
been committed mental to a institution; has been discharged from theArmed
Section B. Forces under dishonorable conditions; has renounced his or her U.S.
Trust: Those persons with the power or authority to direct the management citizenship; is an alien illegally in the United States or an alien admitted
and policies of the trust includes any person who has the capability to to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa; or is subject to certain
exercise such power and possesses, directly or indirectly, the power or restraining orders. Furthermore, Section 922(n) prohibits the shipment,
authority under any trust instrument, or under State law, to receive, transportation, or receipt in or affecting interstate commerce of a firearm
possess, ship, transport, deliver, transfer, or otherwise dispose of a firearm by one who is under indictment or information for a felony in any Federal,
for, or on behalf of the trust. Examples of who may be considered a State or local court, or any other crime punishable by imprisonment for a
responsible person include settlors/grantors, trustees, partners, members, term exceeding one year. An information is a formal accusation of a crime
officers, directors, board members, or owners. An example of who may verified by a prosecutor.
be excluded from this definition of responsible person is the beneficiary
of a trust, if the beneficiary does not have the capability to exercise the
enumerated powers or authorities.
ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
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 EXCEPTION:   A person who has been convicted of a felony, or any other                        with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly 
 crime, for which the judge could have imprisoned the person for more than                     situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, or by a                 
 one year, or who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic                        person who has a current or recent former dating relationship with the  
 violence, is not prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm               victim (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(37)).  The term includes                
 if: (1) under the law of the jurisdication where the conviction occurred, the                    all misdemeanors that have as an element the use or attempted use of 
 person has been pardoned, the conviction has been expunged or set aside, or                   physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon (e.g., assault and  
 the person has had their civil rights (the right to vote, sit on a jury, and hold             battery), if the offense is committed by one of the defined parties.        (See  
 public office) taken away and later restored AND (2) the person is not prohibited             Exception in the definition of  “Prohibited Person”).  A person who has  
 by the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred from receiving or                been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of  domestic violence also is not  
 possessing firearms.  Persons subject to this exception should mark “no” in the               prohibited unless: (1) the person was represented by a lawyer or gave up the 
 applicable box.                                                                               right to a lawyer; or (2) if the person was entitled to a jury, was tried by a  
                                                                                               jury, or gave up the right  to a jury trial.  Persons subject to this exception              
 n. Adjudicated as a Mental Defective.   A determination by a court, board,                    should mark “no” in the applicable box. 
    commission, or other lawful authority that a person, as a result of marked 
    subnormal intelligence, or mental illness, incompetency, condition, or                  r. Alien Admitted to the United States Under a Nonimmigrant Visa.  An  
    disease: (1) is a danger to himself or to others; or (2) lacks the mental                  alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa includes,  
    capacity to contract or manage his own affairs.  This term shall include: (1) a            among others, persons visiting the United States temporarily for 
    finding of insanity by a court in a criminal case; and (2) those persons found             business or pleasure, persons studying in the United States who maintain  
    incompetent to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of lack of mental                 a residence abroad, and certain temporary foreign workers.  These aliens  
    responsibility.                                                                            must answer “yes” to question 16.d.1 and provide the additional 
                                                                                               documentation required under question 16.d.2.  Permanent resident aliens  
 o. Committed to a Mental Institution.  A formal commitment of a person to                     and aliens legally admitted to the United States pursuant either the Visa       
    a mental institution by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority.             Waiver Program or to regulations otherwise exempting them from visa  
    The term includes a commitment to a mental institution involuntarily.  The                 requirements may answer “no” to this question and are not required to  
    term includes commitment for mental defectiveness or mental illness.  It                   submit the additional documentation under 16.d.2.  An alien admitted to the  
    also includes commitments for other reasons, such as for drug use.  The                    United States under a nonimmigrant visa is not prohibited from purchasing,  
    term does not include a person in a mental institution for observation or a                receiving, or possessing a firearm if the alien:  (1) is in possession of a     
    voluntary admission to a mental institution.                                               hunting license or permit lawfully issued by the Federal Government,  
                                                                                               a State, or local government, or  an Indian tribe federally recognized by the  
 EXCEPTION NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007:  A person who                              Bureau of Indian Affairs, which is valid and unexpired; (2) was 
 has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution               admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes; (3)  
 in a state proceeding is not prohibited by the adjudication or commitment if the              is  an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to  
 person has been granted relief by the adjudicating/committing state pursuant to               the United States Government or the Government’s mission to an 
 a qualifying mental health relief from disabilities program.  Also, a person who              international        organization        having its headquarters in the United States; (4)  
 has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution               is an official representative of a foreign government who is enroute to or from  
 by a department or agency of the Federal Government is not prohibited by the                  another country to which that alien is accredited; (5) is an official of a foreign  
 adjudication or commitment if either: (a) the person’s adjudication or                        government or a distinguished foreign visitor who has been so designated by the  
 commitment was set-aside or expunged by the adjudicating/committing agency;                   Department of State; (6) is a foreign law enforcement officer of a friendly foreign  
 (b) the person has been fully released or discharged from all mandatory                       government entering the United States on official law enforcement business; (7)  
 treatment, supervision, or monitoring by the agency; (c) the person was found                 has received a waiver from the prohibition from the Attorney General of the  
 by the agency to no longer suffer from the mental health condition that served                United States.       
 as the basis of the initial adjudication/commitment; or (d) the adjudication or  
 commitment respectively, is based solely on a medical finding of disability,               s.   Fugitives from Justice.  Any person who has fled from any State to avoid        
 without an opportunity for a hearing by a court, board, commission, or other                  prosecution for a felony or a misdemeanor, or any person who leaves the State  
 lawful authority, and the person has not been adjudication as a mental defective              to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding.  The term also includes  
 consistent with 922(g)(4) of title 18, United States code; or (e)  the person was             any person who knows that misdemeanor or felony charges are pending against  
 granted relief from the adjudicating/committing agency pursuant to a qualified                such person and who leaves the State of prosecution. 
 mental health relief from disabilities program.  Persons who fall within one  
 of the above exceptions should mark “no” in the applicable box. This exception         2.  Preparation of Application 
 to an adjudication or commitment by a Federal department or agency does  
 not apply to any person who was adjudicated to be not guilty by reason of                  a. Authority.  As provided by 26 U.S.C. §§ 5811 and 5812, any person seeking to       
 insanity, or based on a lack of mental responsibility, or found incompetent to                transfer a firearm must submit, in duplicate, a separate application on this form for each  
 stand trial, in any criminal case or under the Uniform Code of  Military                      firearm. The transferor must furnish all the information called for, except as noted by  
 Justice.                                                                                      instructions within, on this application form. Please note that the form now contains  
                                                                                               a 3rd (CLEO) copy of the form for use in compliance with instruction 2f and item 12  
 p. Restraining Order.    Under 18 U.S.C. § 922, firearms may not be sold to                   of  the form. 
    or received by persons subject to a court order that:  (A) was issued after  
    a hearing which the person received actual notice of and had an opportunity             b. Transfer  Tax Rates.  The transfer tax is $200.00 except when the firearm  
    to participate in; (B) restrains such person from harassing, stalking, or                  is an ‘any other weapon’ where the tax rate is $5.00. 
    threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner or person,         
    or engaging  in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in                   c. Federal Firearms Licensees.  If the transferor or transferee is a Federal Firearms 
    reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child; and (C)(i) includes a            licensee (FFL) under the GCA, the licensee’s complete name, trade name (if any),  
    finding that such person represents a credible threat to the physical safety of            and address shall be entered in items 2a or 3a of this form, respectively.  The complete  
    such intimate partner or child; or (ii) by its terms explicitly prohibits the use,         license number for each shall be entered in items 5 and 7 of the form and if the licensee   
    attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against such intimate                   is a special (occupational) taxpayer under the NFA, the licensee’s employer  
    partner or child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury.                 identification number (EIN) shall be entered in item 6 and 8 of the form, along    
    An “intimate partner” of a person is:  the spouse or former spouse of the                  with the class of special tax paid.     IMPORTANT NOTE:  The business structure  
    person, the parent of a child of the person, or an individual who cohabitates              of the licensee shall be described consistently.  For example, if the transferor is a sole  
    or has cohabitated with the person.                                                        proprietor, item 3a shall reflect the FFL information for the sole proprietor business  
                                                                                               and item 7 shall reflect the FFL number for that sole proprietor business.  Item 8  
 q. Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence:  A Federal, State, local,                          will reflect the EIN for the sole proprietor business. If the special tax is paid as a  
    tribal offense that  is a misdemeanor under the Federal, State, or tribal law              corporation, then it is not valid for the transaction. Similarly, a corporation name  
    and has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the                 shown in item 3a with the FFL number and EIN of a sole proprietor will not be valid  
    threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former                        for the transaction.    
    spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim                                                                     ATF Form 4 (5320. 4) 
    shares a child in common, by a person cohabitating with, or has cohabited                                                                       Revised October 2023

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The business structure of the licensee shall be described over the area of the transferee’s address shown in item 2a of the Form 4. In
consistently. For example, if the transferor is a sole proprietor, item 3a shall addition, if the transferee is other than an individual, a copy of the Form
reflect the FFL information for the sole proprietor business and item 7 shall 5320.23, National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person Question
reflect the FFL number for that sole proprietor business. Item 8 will reflect naire, completed by each responsible person must be provided to their
the EIN for the sole proprietor business. If the special tax is paid as a respective chief law enforcement officer. The chief law enforcement
corporation, then it is not valid for the transaction. Similarly, a corporation officer is considered to be the Chief of Police; the Sheriff; the Head of the
name shown in item 3a with the FFL number and EIN of a sole proprietor will State Police, or a State or local district attorney or prosecutor.
not be valid for the transaction.
g. Photographs and Fingerprints. An individual transferee, except if
d. Completion of Form licensed as a manufacturer, importer, or dealer under the GCA, must (1)
attach to item 15 of the ATF Form 4, except for the CLEO copy a 2 inch x 2
(1) The transferor shall provide the transferee’s full legal name to include middle and inch photograph of the frontal view of the transferee taken within
physical address (no Post Office boxes) in item 2a. If the transferee is a trust or 1 year prior to the date of the application and (2) submit two properly
legal entity, show only the complete name of the trust or legal entity and do not completed FBI Forms FD-258 (Fingerprint Card with blue lines) with
include any individual names (such as names of trustees or corporate officials). the application. The fingerprints must be clear for accurate
The address shall be the location within the particular state where the firearm classification and taken by someone properly equipped to take them.
will be maintained for a trust or legal entity. In the case of two or more locations
for a legal entity, the address shown shall be the principal place of business h. Social Security and UPIN. The Social Security number and UPIN are
within the particular state (or principal office, in the case of a corporation). not required. However, this information assists with the efficient
completion of the NICS background check. Please be aware that refusal
(2) If the transferee is an individual, the entire Form 4 shall be completed except for to provide this informatin may result in a delay in the NICS backgrund
items 21 and 22. In addition, the transferee must include his or her fingerprints on check process.
FBI Form FD-258 and his or her photos (see instruction 2g).
i. Signatures. All signatures required on ATF Form 4 must be original in
(3) If the transferee is other than an individual, e.g., a trust or legal entity such as a ink on both copies. Exceptions: In the case of eforms or where a variance
corporation, the transferee shall not complete items 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and has been granted a Digital/Electronic signature may be used.
20. All other items must be completed including the signing of the Transferee
Certification statement by the transferee. See 2.d.5. for Responsible Person (1) if the transferee is an individual, the applicant shall sign the form;
Requirements
(2) if the transferee is the estate of a decedent where the firearm is being
(4) Documentation of entity existence: transferred to other than a beneficiary, the executor or administrator of
the estate shall sign the form;
(a) If the transferee is other than an individual, the transferee must
attach documentation evidencing the existence and validity of (3) if the transferee is a trust or legal entity, a responsible person of the trust
the entity, which includes complete and unredacted copies of or legal entity shall sign the form; or
partnership agreements, articles of incorporation, corporate
registration, declarations of trust with any trust schedules, (4) if the transferee is a Federal firearms licensee, a responsible person of
attachments, exhibits, and enclosures. the Federal firearms licensee or such other employee of the Federal
firearms licensee as authorized by a responsible person shall sign the
(b) If the transferee entity has had an application approved as a form.
maker or transferee within the preceding 24 months of the date
of filing this application, and there has been no change to the j. Remittance. The applicant shall complete item 22. Please note that you
documentation evidencing the existence and validity of the entity may pay by credit/debit card, check, or money order. The check or
previously provided, the entity may provide a certification that money order is to be made payable to ATF. Do not send cash.
the i nformation has not been changed since the prior approval and
shall identify the application for which the documentation had k. Photocopies, Computer Generated Versions, or Downloaded
been submitted by form number, serial number, and date Version. The form may be copied or downloaded (for example, from the
approved. ATF website (www.atf.gov)). The form does not have to be printed front
to back.
(5) If the transferee is other than an individual, each responsible person of
the trust or legal entity (see definition 1e) must include a completed l. Estates, Trusts, and Other Transfers by Operation of Law. When a
ATF Form 5320.23, National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible Person firearm is being transferred tax exempt from an estate by bequest or intestate
Questionnaire, with the submitted Form 4. succession (See 27 CFR § 479.90a), or by other operation of law to a
beneficiary or other authorized recipient, ATF Form 5 is used to effect the
NOTE: Each Responsible Person of an entity licensed under the Gun transfer otherwise, Form 4 is used. See ATF Form 5 for additional
Control Act (GCA) that does not pay the Special (Occupational) information.
Tax (SOT) must submit ATF Form 5320.23 with the application as
instructed in the above paragraph 27CFR 479.63 (b)(2)(ii). m. Submission. The transferor shall submit 2 forms (ATF Copy 1 and Copy
2 (Registrant)) to the NFA Division at the address on the face of the form.
(6) Item 22 (Method of Payment) is obscured on the ATF Copy 2 All items on the form are to be completed except as noted in the instructions
(Registrant) and the CLEO copy. In addition, item 4g (serial number) and any attachment included with the submission. The applicant shall direct
is obscured on the CLEO copy. These fields do not require completion the 3rd copy (CLEO) complete copy of the form to the chief law
on these copies. enforcement officer as provided in instruction 2f and item 12.
e. Transferee Necessity Statement.Item 13 must be completed by the transferee if: n. Description of Firearm and Markings. (1) Item 4a. please provide
the name and address of the maker, manufacturer or importer of the
(1) the firearm to be transferred is a machinegun, short-barreled rifle, firearm. If there are additional makers, manufacturers, or importers, include
short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device; this information in item 4h or on a separate sheet of paper. (2) Item 4b.
the types of NFA firearm are listed in instruction 1c. (3) Item 4c. specify
(2) the transferor is licensed under the GCA to deal in such device or fire one caliber or gauge. If there are additional calibers associated with the
arm; and description of the firearm, include this information in item 4h or on a
separate piece of paper. (4) Item 4d. show the model designation (if
(3) the transferee is not licensed under the GCA to deal in such device or any)(5) Item 4e. and 4f. specify the barrel and overall lengths as
firearm. applicable. If there are additional barrel and overall lengths associated

f. Law Enforcement Notification. The transferee must provide a copy of the ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
Form 4 to the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) who has jurisdiction Revised October 2023

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with the description of the firearm, include this information in item 4h. or
on a separate sheet of paper. (6) Item 4g. enter the serial number of
the firearm as it appears on the firearm. (7) If there are differences
between the description of the firearm on the form in comparison to the
physical description of the firearm or in the markings on the firearm,
including the serial number, contact the NFA Division in regard to these
differences.

o. State or Local Permit. If a State or local permit or license is required
for the transferee prior to acquisition of the firearm, a copy of the permit
must be included with the application. If the transferee is a trust or legal
entity, when the State of residence for any responsible person requires a
State or local permit or license, a copy of the permit or license must be
submitted with Form 5320.23, National Firearms Act (NFA) Responsible
Person Questionnaire.
3. Approval of Application. Upon approval of an application, the NFA Division
will return the approved copy to the transferor for delivery with the firearm to the
transferee. Since the approval of the application effectuates registration of the
firearm to the transferee, the physical transfer of the firearm must be
completed immediately; however, the transferor must not transfer the firearm
until the application has been approved and received. If the physical transfer
of the firearm cannot be completed immediately, the transferor must contact
the NFA Division with the specifics.
4. Withdrawal of Application. The application may be withdrawn prior to approval by the
submission of a signed, written request to the Chief, NFA Division either by mail to 244
Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405 or by emailing a signed copy to nfafax@atf.gov.
5. Cancellation of Approved Application. The transferor may cancel an approved
application only if the physical transfer of the firearm has not been completed. The
transferor must return the approved application with the original tax stamp affixed
with a written request for cancellation, citing the need and that the physical transfer
of the firearm did not take place. The request shall be directed to the Chief, NFA
Division, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV. 25405. The NFA Division will
arrange for a refund of the tax paid.
6. Disapproval of Application. If the application is disapproved, the NFA Division
will note the reason for disapproval on the application and return one copy of theATF
Form 4 to the transferor.
7. Reasons for Disapproval. 26 U.S.C. § 5812 provides that applications shall be
denied if the transfer, receipt, or possession of the firearm would place the transferee
in violation of law.
a. Violation of Law. Applications shall be denied if the receipt or possession
of the firearm would place the person receiving or possessing the firearm in
violation of law.
b. Persons Prohibited from Receiving a Firearm. The application will be
disapproved if the transferee is a person prohibited from receiving a firearm.
For information regarding persons prohibited from receiving a firearm, refer
to definitions 1m through 1r.
8. Status Inquiries and Questions. Information relating to the NFA and other firearms
laws is available at the ATF Internet website at www.atf.gov. Any inquiry relating to
the status of an application to transfer NFA an firearm orabout procedures in general
should be directed to the NFA Division at (304) 616-4500 or emailed to
nfa@atf.gov. Please be aware that any dissemination by ATF of information relating
to the application to register an NFA firearm must conform with the restrictions in
26 U.S.C. § 6103.
9. Penalties. Any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the
requirements of the NFA shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $10,000
or be imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both. Any firearm involved in
a violation of the NFA shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture. It is unlawful
for any person to make or cause the making of a false entry on any application
or record required by the NFA knowing such entry to be false.
10. Compliance with the Gun Control Act. Persons must also comply with all
relevant portions of the GCA.

ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
Revised October 2023

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OMB No. 1140-0014 (10/31/2026)
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application for Tax Paid Transfer and
Registration of Firearm

ATF Control Number
National Firearms Act Division
SUBMIT in DUPLICATE to: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, P.O. Box 5015, Portland, OR 97208-5015
1. Type of Transfer (Check one) 2a. Transferee’s Full Legal Name and Address (Include trade name, if any) (See instruction 2d)
$5 $200
Submit the appropriate tax payment with the application.
The tax may be paid by credit or debit card, check, or money
order. Please complete item 20. Upon approval of
instructions 2b, 2j and 3)
Nationalthe application,FirearmsweAct willstamp. affix(Seeand cancel the required CorporationIndividual OtherTrust Legal Entity 2b. County/Parish
3a. Transferor’s Full Legal Name and Address (Include trade name, if any) 3b. E-mail address 3c. Transferor’s Telephone (Area code and number)
(Executors: see instruction 2l)

3d. If Applicable: Decedent’s Name, Address, and Date of Death

3e. Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code of Residence (or firearms business premises)
(if different from Item 3a.)

g. Serial Number

h. Additional Description or Data Appearing on Firearm (Attach additional sheet if necessary)

8. Transferor’s Special (Occupational) Tax Status (If any)
7. Transferor’s Federal Firearms License (If any) a. Employer Identification Number b. Class
First 6 digits 2 digits 2 digits 5 digits

Signature of Authorized ATF Official Date

Previous Editions Are Obsolete ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
ATF Copy 2 - To Be Returned to Registrant Revised October 2023

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Agency or Department Name Name and Title of Official

short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device described on this application for the following reason(s)

and my possession of the device or weapon would be consistent with public safety (18 U.S.C. § 922(b) (4) and 27 CFR § 478.98).
Transferee Questions (Complete only when transferee is an individual)
14. Answer questions 14.a. through 14.m. Answer questions 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, if applicable. For any “Yes” answer the transferee shall provide details on a separate
sheet. (See instruction 7b and definitions)
Yes No
a. Do you intend to make any firearm listed on this form for sale or other disposition to any person described
in questions 14.c through 14.l. or a person described in question 14.m. who does not fall under an exception?
b. Do you intend to sell or otherwise dispose of any firearm listed on this form in futherance of any felon or
other offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of more than one year, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a
drug trafficking offense? 15. Photograph
c. Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge
could imprison you for more than one year? (See definition 1m) Affix a 2” x 2” Photograph here.
d. Have you ever been convicted in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have No Stapling. Tape Sides of Photo to the
imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation? (See definition 1m) Application.
e. Are you a fugitive from justice? (See definition 1s) 1. Photo must have been taken within the
f. Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any last year.
other controlled substance? Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful
under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or 2. Photo must have been taken in full face
recreational purposes in the state where you reside. view without a hat or head covering that
obscures the hair or hairline.
g. On or after the age of 16, have you ever been adjudicated as a mental defective OR have you ever been
committed to a mental institution? (See definition 1n and 1o) 3. On back of photograph print full name,
last 4 of SSN.
h. Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?
i. Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an
intimate partner or child of such partner? (See definition 1p)
j. Have you ever been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? (See definition 1q)
k. Have you ever renounced your United States citizenship?
l. Are you an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States?
m.1. Are you an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa?
m.2. If “yes”, do you fall within any of the exceptions stated in the instructions? Attach the documentation to the application N/A
16. If you are an alien, record your U.S.-Issued Alien or Admission number (AR#, USCIS#, or 194#):
17. Have you been issued a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN) ?(See instruction 2h) Yes No If yes please list
Date of Birth:

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20b. State of Birth 20c.Country of Birth

CERTIFICATION: Under penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. § 924 and 26 §U.S.C. 5861, I certify that, upon submission of this form to ATF, a completed copy of this form will be directed
to the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) shown in item 12, that the statements, as applicable, contained in this certification, and any attached documents in support thereof, are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. NOTE: See instructions 2.d(2) and 2.d(3) for the items to be completed depending on the type of transferee.

Signature of Transferee Date

21. Number of Responsible Persons (see definitions) associated with the transferee trust or legal entity
22. Provide the full name (printed or typed) below for each Responsible Person associated with the applicant trust or legal entity (If there are more Responsible Persons than
can be listed on the form, attach a separate sheet listing the additional Responsible Person(s)). Please note that a completed Form 5320.23, National Firearms Act
(NFA) Responsible Person Questionnaire, must be submitted with the Form 4 application for each Responsible Person.
Full Name Full Name

Important Information for Currently Registered Firearms
If you are the current registrant of the firearm described on this form, please note the following information.
Estate Procedures: For procedures regarding the transfer of firearms in an estate resulting from the death of the registrant identified in item 2a, the executor should contact the NFA
Division, National Service Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405.
Change of Address: Unless currently licensed under the Gun Control Act, the registrant shall notify the NFA Division, National Service Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, in writing, of any change to the address in item 2a.
Change of Description: The registrant shall notify the NFA Division, National Service Center, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg,
WV 25405, in writing, of any change to the description of the firearm(s) in item 4.
Interstate Movement: If the firearm identified in item 4 is a machinegun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device, the registrant may be required by 18
U.S.C. § 922(a)(4) to obtain permission from ATF prior to any transportation in interstate or foreign commerce. ATF Form 5320. 20 can be used to request this permission.
Restrictions on Possession: Any restriction (see approval block on face of form) on the possession of the firearm identified in item 4 continues with the further transfer of the firearm.
Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms: If the registrant becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm, please contact the NFA Division for procedures on how to dispose of
the firearm.
Proof of Registration: A person possessing a firearm registered as required by the NFA shall retain proof of registration which shall be made available to any ATF officer upon request.

ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
ATF Copy 2 - To Be Returned to Registrant Revised October 2023

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OMB No. 1140-0014 (10/31/2026)
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application for Tax Paid Transfer and
Registration of Firearm

ATF Control Number
National Firearms Act Division
SUBMIT in DUPLICATE to: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, P.O. Box 5015, Portland, OR 97208-5015
1. Type of Transfer (Check one) 2a. Transferee’s Full Legal Name and Address (Include trade name, if any) (See instruction 2d)
$5 $200
Submit the appropriate tax payment with the application.
The tax may be paid by credit or debit card, check, or money
order. Please complete item 20. Upon approval of
instructions 2b, 2j and 3)
Nationalthe application,FirearmsweAct willstamp. affix(Seeand cancel the required CorporationIndividual OtherTrust Legal Entity 2b. County/Parish
3a. Transferor’s Full Legal Name and Address (Include trade name, if any) 3b. E-mail address 3c. Transferor’s Telephone (Area code and number)
(Executors: see instruction 2l)

3d. If Applicable: Decedent’s Name, Address, and Date of Death

3e. Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code of Residence (or firearms business premises)
(if different from Item 3a.)

h. Additional Description or Data Appearing on Firearm (Attach additional sheet if necessary)

8. Transferor’s Special (Occupational) Tax Status (If any)
7. Transferor’s Federal Firearms License (If any) a. Employer Identification Number b. Class
First 6 digits 2 digits 2 digits 5 digits

Previous Editions Are Obsolete ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
CLEO Copy Revised October 2023

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Agency or Department Name Name and Title of Official

short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device described on this application for the following reason(s)

and my possession of the device or weapon would be consistent with public safety (18 U.S.C. § 922(b) (4) and 27 CFR § 478.98).
Transferee Questions (Complete only when transferee is an individual)
14. Answer questions 14.a. through 14.m. Answer questions 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, if applicable. For any “Yes” answer the transferee shall provide details on a separate
sheet. (See instruction 7b and definitions)
Yes No
a. Do you intend to make any firearm listed on this form for sale or other disposition to any person described
in questions 14.c through 14.l. or a person described in question 14.m. who does not fall under an exception?
b. Do you intend to sell or otherwise dispose of any firearm listed on this form in futherance of any felon or
other offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of more than one year, a Federal crime of terrorism, or a
drug trafficking offense?
c. Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge
could imprison you for more than one year? (See definition 1m)
d. Have you ever been convicted in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have
imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation? (See definition 1m)
e. Are you a fugitive from justice? (See definition 1s)
f. Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any
other controlled substance? Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful
under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or
recreational purposes in the state where you reside.
g. On or after the age of 16, have you ever been adjudicated as a mental defective OR have you ever been
committed to a mental institution? (See definition 1n and 1o)
h. Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?
i. Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, or threatening your child or an
intimate partner or child of such partner? (See definition 1p)
j. Have you ever been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? (See definition 1q)
k. Have you ever renounced your United States citizenship?
l. Are you an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States?
m.1. Are you an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa?
m.2. If “yes”, do you fall within any of the exceptions stated in the instructions? Attach the documentation to the application N/A
16. If you are an alien, record your U.S.-Issued Alien or Admission number (AR#, USCIS#, or 194#):
17. Have you been issued a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN) ?(See instruction 2h) Yes No If yes please list
Date of Birth:

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20b. State of Birth 20c.Country of Birth

Signature of Transferee Date

ATF Form 4 (5320. 4)
CLEO Copy Revised October 2023

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