ATF Forms & Resources
ATF NFA Forms: Form 1, Form 4 & eForm Guide
Current ATF forms for NFA trusts and transactions. All form numbers and links should be verified at atf.gov before each use — ATF periodically revises forms.
Always verify before filing
ATF periodically updates and revises its forms. Before submitting any application, confirm you are using the current version at atf.gov/firearms.
ATF Form 1 (5320.1)
MakerApplication to Make and Register a Firearm
Used when you are making (manufacturing) an NFA item yourself, such as converting a rifle to an SBR or making a suppressor. Filed before the item is made.
ATF Form 4 (5320.4)
Transfer (Tax Paid)Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm
The most common form. Used when purchasing an NFA item from a dealer or transferring between individuals. As of January 1, 2026, the transfer tax is $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs; machine guns and destructive devices still carry the $200 tax.
ATF Form 5 (5320.5)
Inheritance / Tax ExemptApplication for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm
Used for tax-exempt transfers, most commonly when NFA firearms are inherited by lawful heirs. Beneficiaries do not pay any transfer tax on inheritance.
ATF Form 20 (5320.20)
Interstate TransportApplication to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms
Required when transporting certain NFA items (machine guns, short-barreled rifles/shotguns, destructive devices, AOWs) across state lines or temporarily out of the country.