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eForms = Fastest
eFile Form 4 is 10–50× faster than paper. Always use eForms if given a choice.
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Trust vs Individual
Individuals with NICS approval can get same-day approvals. Trusts take 2–8 weeks.
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Paper is Dead
286+ day average for paper Form 4. There is no reason to submit paper in 2026.
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Check Status
Log in at eforms.atf.gov · "Pending Research" ≠ denied · Call (304) 616-4500

CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS

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eForms Portal ↗
Log in at eforms.atf.gov · Status: Submitted → In Process → Pending Research → Approved
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NFA Branch Phone ↗
Call (304) 616-4500 · Have your case number ready · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm EST
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Pending Research
"Pending Research" means additional review — not denied. Follow up after 90 days.
DATA SOURCE: ATF.gov — official current processing times. Averages reflect ATF’s most recently finalized applications. Refreshed every 2 days · individual results vary.