Bof 4010A Form PDF Details

Understanding this New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership is essential for new California residents who move to the state with firearms. California Penal Code section 27560 requires submission to the California Department of Justice within 60 days of establishing residency or bringing a firearm into the state.

Who Needs to File

Information for new California residents: you must file if you bring any handgun, rifle, or shotgun into California or acquire a firearm after becoming a resident. If you own more than two firearms, attach additional copies of the form to cover each one.

Required Information and Documents

The report captures detailed owner information including aliases and complete firearm details: type, make, model, caliber, barrel length, country of origin, serial number, and date of acquisition. You must also provide a copy of a valid California driver license or identification card. Additional documents verifying lawful presence in the United States may be required in specific circumstances.

Processing Fee and Eligibility Check

A processing fee of $19.00 is required with each submission. The California Department of Justice initiates a firearms eligibility check through the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and California state databases to confirm lawful possession and ownership.

Important Limitations and Deadlines

This report cannot be used to register assault weapons. Visit the California Bureau of Firearms website for guidance on assault weapon registration. Failure to report within 60 days of bringing a firearm into California or upon becoming a California resident may result in criminal prosecution.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameBof 4010A Form
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min
Other namesbof4010a, Ruger, 22A, BOF

How to Edit Bof 4010A Form Online for Free

To fill out the BOF 4010A online, no software download is needed. Simply use our online PDF editor to complete the New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership directly in your browser. Here is what you need to do to get started:

Step 1: Access the PDF form in our editor by clicking the "Get Form" button at the top of this page.

Step 2: The editor lets you modify the BOF 4010A in multiple ways, including adding text, adjusting existing entries, and adding your signature.

Filling out this form requires attention to detail. Make sure each field is completed accurately.

1. The first section of the New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership requires the following information. Make certain these fields are filled in correctly:

Completing Part 1 of the BOF 4010A form

2. The next step is to fill in the remaining fields: Make, Model, Caliber, Firearm Origin, Barrel Length, Firearm Self-Built, Serial Number, FrameReceiver Only, Law Enforcement status, Color, and Date Acquired (MM/DD/YYYY format).

How to fill in BOF 4010A Part 2

People often make mistakes when entering the Make field in this section. Take care to re-examine what you type here before submitting.

Step 3: Review all entries, then click "Done" to finish. After creating a free FormsPal account, you can download the completed BOF 4010A or send it by email. The form will be saved to your account page with all your changes.

For related California Bureau of Firearms forms, see also: California BOF 4012, BOF 4544A Form, BOF 4546, and California Gun Permit Application.

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