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. The $200 (or $5 for AOWs) tax stamp is paid with this form.
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 the $200 tax stamp 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.