Apply by E-Mail

1. To File a Report about Firearms, the applicant has to use the given form Link
2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. E-Mail the completed application form and the necessary document to the appropriate office.
5. E-Mailing address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
6. The fee must be paid in regards with the authority's requirement.
7. For more information about fee is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. Contact National Firearms Examiner Academy, if the applicant needs more information about the application.
9. Please double-check that application is completely filled and that have included all the requested information.
10. All important information must be submitted correctly in order for ATF to process your application and avoid unnecessary delays.
11. The licence will be issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
12. E-mail the Bureau if the applicant has any queries about the status of their application or general questions about disability relief.

Apply by Mail

1. To File a Report about Firearms, the applicant has to use the given form Link
2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Mail the completed application form and the necessary document to the appropriate office.
5. Mailing address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
6. The fee must be paid in regards with the authority's requirement.
7. For more information about fee is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. Contact National Firearms Examiner Academy, if the applicant needs more information about the application.
9. Please double-check that application is completely filled and that have included all the requested information.
10. All important information must be submitted correctly in order for ATF to process your application and avoid unnecessary delays.
11. To ensure delivery, use a tracking number or a delivery confirmation service.
12. The licence will be issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
13. E-mail the Bureau if the applicant has any queries about the status of their application or general questions about disability relief.

Apply by Fax

1. To File a Report about Firearms, the applicant has to use the given form Link
2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Fax the completed application form and the necessary document to the appropriate office.
5. Fax address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
6. The fee must be paid in regards with the authority's requirement.
7. For more information about fee is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. Contact National Firearms Examiner Academy, if the applicant needs more information about the application.
9. Please double-check that application is completely filled and that have included all the requested information.
10. All important information must be submitted correctly in order for ATF to process your application and avoid unnecessary delays.
11. The licence will be issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
12. E-mail the Bureau if the applicant has any queries about the status of their application or general questions about disability relief.
13. A cover letter containing the FFL number for which the reports are being submitted should be included with all fax submissions.

• Application form
• A letter to the ATF verifying the non-receipt of the package. The applicable FFL Name, FFL Number, and applicable reporting period should all be mentioned in the letter.

Main office:
Mailing Address:
NTC-Demand 2 Program,
ATF National Services Center,
244 Needy Rd., Martinsburg, WV 25405
Phone: (256) 261-7640
Fax: 800-578-7223
E-mail: usedgunreports@atf.gov
Contact Link

Field Divisions:
Contact Link

Local ATF Offices:
Contact Link

• All firearms received by the licensee from non-federal firearms licence holders are reportable firearms (non-FFL holders).

• ATF intends to set the application fee for the limited permit at $25.
• Contact Bureau if the applicant needs more information about the fees.