Current ATF Processing Times - September 1, 2023
| ATF Form |
Processing Time Paper Application |
Processing Time eForms |
| ATF Form 1 | 55 Days | 45 Days |
| ATF Form 3 | 14 Days | 7 Days |
| ATF Form 4 | 253 Days | 193 Days |
| ATF Form 4 Trust | 327 Days | 246 Days |
| ATF Form 5 | 30 Days | 7 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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