Completing ATF Form 5320.23 online is straightforward with our PDF editor. Anyone can fill in the Responsible Person Questionnaire here without trouble. FormsPal continuously updates its editor with new features to make the process easier.
Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the ATF Form 5320.23 in our PDF editor, ready to complete.
Step 2: Use the editor to fill in blank fields, enter your text, add a signature, and upload any required attachments such as a photograph. All edits are saved automatically.
Follow these steps to complete each section of the form:
1. Begin with the firearm information section. Enter the type of NFA firearm, manufacturer name, model, caliber or gauge, and serial number.
2. Complete your personal information: Firearm Model, Caliber or Gauge, Firearm Serial Number, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Ethnicity, Race (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, White, or Not Hispanic or Latino), and Agency or Department Name.
3. Answer the eligibility questions. These questions cover: indictment status, prior criminal convictions, substance use, military discharge status, active court orders, renunciation of U.S. citizenship, country of birth, and state of birth.
4. Complete the certification section. This includes your alien status (if applicable), Unique Identification Number (if issued), the CERTIFICATION statement under penalties of perjury, your signature as the responsible person, and the date signed.
Review the alien residency section carefully before signing. Errors in this section can delay processing of your NFA application.
5. In the final section, complete the duplicate form references (ATF Form 1, ATF Form 4, or ATF Form 5), the full legal name and address of the maker or transferor, your full legal name and home address, telephone number with area code, email address, any additional names or aliases, NFA firearm type, manufacturer, model, and caliber or gauge.
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Related ATF Forms You May Need
Responsible persons submitting Form 5320.23 typically file it alongside other ATF forms. Here are the most common ones:
- ATF Form 1 – Application to Make and Register a Firearm (for making NFA items)
- ATF Form 2 – Notice of Manufacture of a Firearm (required within 24 hours of manufacture)
- ATF E-Form 3 – Application for Tax-Exempt Transfer Between SOT (for licensed dealers)
- ATF Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record (for standard firearm purchases)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a responsible person for NFA purposes?
A responsible person is any individual with the power to direct the management or policies of the trust or legal entity. This includes trustees and any person with similar authority over the trust or entity.
Do I need Form 5320.23 for every NFA item?
Yes. Every responsible person listed on the trust or legal entity must submit a separate Form 5320.23 for each NFA application. If the trust has three trustees, all three must submit the form.
What fingerprint cards are required?
You must submit two FBI fingerprint cards (FD-258) completed in dark ink. The fingerprint cards are submitted to the ATF along with your completed Form 5320.23 and the required photograph.