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Can I fill out Form 4473 at home?
You can fill out form 4473 online. The following items must be completed by the buyer: Personal Information (including residence address, place of birth, SSN); Questionnaire about mental and physical health, as well as past violations of the law.
What happens when you fill out a 4473?
In essence, the 4473 from, which is filled out by the purchaser of a firearm from a retail merchant, is the way ATF holds a person accountable if they misrepresent their status and are disqualified from purchasing a firearm (e.g., have a domestic protective order issued against them).
What is a ATF Upin?
The VAF is similar to the basic appeal process with one important addition: the Unique Personal Identification Number (“UPIN”). A UPIN provides a means of proving that you are who you claim to be and that you are qualified to purchase a firearm.
How long are licensees required to maintain ATF forms 4473?
How long are licensees required to maintain ATF Forms 4473? Licensees shall retain each ATF Form 4473 for a period of not less than 20 years after the date of sale or disposition.
How long does a gun dealer have to keep records?
Dealer FFL Records Record Retention Time Dealer’s Acquisition and Disposition Rec 20 Years* Firearms Transaction Record, Form 4473 – 20 Years* Firearms Transaction Record, Form 4473 – 5 Years Multiple Handgun Sales Report, Form 3310 5 Years
How long do I need to keep importer FFL Records?
Importer FFL Records. * Note: For all of the records above that need to be kept for 20 years, they can all be legally discarded/destroyed after 20 years has passed. However, the ATF prefers that you maintain these records for the life of your FFL.
How long do I need to keep my ATF Records?
Unfortunately, the simplest answer I have is a common answer from attorneys: “It depends.” The duration for each ATF record that you need to keep as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) depends on which type of FFL License you have and the specific ATF-required record.