Alabama - Apply for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of a Firearm

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Procedure

Apply by mail:

1. To Apply for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of a Firearm, the applicant has to make the application to the U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) link

   Note: To find the local office enter the ZIP code and click the button “Apply” or scroll down the page to check the local address. The local address is mentioned in Alphabetic order.

2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Mail the completed form and the necessary documents to Federal Firearms Licensing Centre, the office address details are mentioned under the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Citizenship card
• Passport size photographs
• Transferee certification
• Social security card
• Firearm license

Office Locations & Contacts

Mailing Address
U.S. Department of Justice
AFT - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Federal Firearms Licensing Centre
PO Box 6200-18
Portland, OR 97228-6200
Contact number - +1 202-648-8500
Email - [email protected]
Website link
Contact link
Local office locator link

NOTE: To find the local office enter the ZIP code and click the button “Apply” or scroll down the page to check the local address. The local address is mentioned in Alphabetic order.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of a Firearm is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• ATF number
• Control number
• Name
• Emailing address
• Applicant’s Federal Firearms License number
• Model number
• Signature
• Information for the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
• Transferee Questions

Need for the Document

• A transfer tax is a charge levied on the transfer of ownership or title to property from one individual or entity to another.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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