The California BOF 4544A form is required for reporting certain firearm transactions to the state Department of Justice. This form covers two transaction types. The first is operation of law transfers under California Penal Code section 27875. The second is intra-familial transfers under Penal Code section 27920. A processing fee of $19.00 must accompany each submission.
To complete the form, you will need to provide the following information about the firearm and both parties involved:
Both parties must sign an applicant declaration confirming the accuracy of the information provided. Signing under false pretenses carries a penalty of perjury under California law. The form also asks whether the transferee consents to a California Department of Justice eligibility check.
California requires strict tracking of all firearm ownership changes. If you are transferring a firearm to or from a family member in California, you must submit this form within the required time window after the transfer. Related forms include the BOF 4546 form, the BOF 4010A form, and the California BOF 4012 form. Each covers a different type of firearm transaction or ownership report in the state.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Bof 4544A Form |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | inter familial transfer firearms, intra familial form, intra familial firearm transaction, intra familial firearm |