ATF Form 5320.23 is the Responsible Person Questionnaire issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The form is required for any responsible person in a trust or legal entity that intends to make or acquire a National Firearms Act (NFA) regulated firearm.
NFA firearms that trigger this requirement include:
The form collects complete personal information for each responsible person: full legal name, home address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security Number, and citizenship status. It also includes a mandatory background questionnaire covering criminal history, substance use, domestic violence, military discharge, and immigration status.
Form 5320.23 is submitted together with the primary NFA application. For making a firearm, that is typically ATF Form 1. For transferring a registered firearm, you may also need ATF Form 2. One copy of Form 5320.23, along with fingerprints and a photograph, goes to the ATF. The second copy goes to the local chief law enforcement officer.
Other related ATF electronic forms include the ATF E-Form 3 for tax-exempt transfers between Special Occupational Taxpayers, and ATF E-Form 3310.4 for multiple handgun sale reports. For standard firearms purchases at licensed dealers, see ATF Form 4473.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | ATF Form 5320.23 (Responsible Person Questionnaire) |
| Issuing Agency | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) |
| Form Length | 6 pages |
| Who Must File | Responsible persons in trusts or legal entities acquiring NFA firearms |
| Submitted With | ATF Form 1, 4, or 5, plus fingerprints and a photograph |
| Copies Required | 2 (one to ATF, one to local CLEO) |
| Fillable? | Yes, with FormsPal's online PDF editor |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 30 sec |
| Other names | ATF Form 5320.23, responsible person questionnaire, firearm purchase paperwork, ATF firearms form |