Current ATF Processing Times - October 1st, 2022

 ATF Form

Processing Time Paper Application

Processing Time eForms
ATF Form 1 2 Months 60 Days
ATF Form 3 1 Month 10 Days
ATF Form 4 12 Months 180 Days
ATF Form 5  1 Month 10 Days

 

Source: “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.” Current Processing Times | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/current-processing-times.

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