Where do I get a Form 4473?

ATF Distribution Center
ATF Forms 4473 are available free of charge from the ATF Distribution Center. Forms may be ordered online at www.atf.gov/distribution-center-order-form. Please order a quantity of forms estimated for 6 months use.

Does Form 4473 need to be completed at the store?

Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are required to conduct business from their licensed business premises. The Form 4473 is intended for an over the counter transaction. The buyer must appear in person at the FFL’s premises to complete the 4473.

How long does the ATF keep Form 4473?

20 years
Licensees shall retain each ATF Form 4473 for a period of not less than 20 years after the date of sale or disposition.

Can I print 4473 forms?

If using an older version of Windows, to print a completed ATF Form 4473, you must save the PDF file to your computer first. Then, open the saved file and print the form. For more information, please view Printing e4473 PDF Using Older Windows Operating System.

How long does it take for Form 1 approval?

Average Approval/Wait Time: ~7 to 12 months. The average wait time is 7 to 12 months with outliers being approved before and after the 7 to 12 month range. If your application gets stuck in the pending background check stage then you can see your wait time go past 12 months.

Can I print Form 4473?

If using an older version of Windows, to print a completed ATF Form 4473, you must save the PDF file to your computer first. Then, open the saved file and print the form.

What happens to the 4473 form?

Q11: What happens to the data provided on Form 4473? Completed Forms 4473 are retained by the Federal firearms licensee (FFL). ATF does not, and never has, maintained an archive or other information repository on the race or ethnicity of firearm purchasers or licensees, and it has no intention to do so in the future.

Can I check my 4473?

You can email or call FIPB at (202) 648-7120 to check on the status of your request.

Can I get a copy of my 4473?

You can download form 4473 from the interweb! You should still get some proof of purchase to satisfy manufactures requirements. Most dealers I have dealt with WILL NOT give you a COMPLETE copy of the 4473. I usually ask for copy of page 3 which has the serial number/model as well as the FFL of the dealer on it.

How long does it take to get a Form 4 approved?

about 250-370 days
Right now, expect any form 4 application to take between about 250-370 days to process and an e-filed Form 1 to take about a month.

How long are licensees required to maintain ATF forms 4473?

How long are licensees required to maintain ATF Forms 4473? Licensees shall retain each ATF Form 4473 for a period of not less than 20 years after the date of sale or disposition. Where a licensee has initiated a National Instant Background Check System (NICS) check for a proposed firearms…

What is on 4473?

The Form 4473 contains name, address, date of birth, government-issued photo ID, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check transaction number, and a short affidavit stating that the purchaser is eligible to purchase firearms under federal law.