This form (Parts I - III) must be completed in English and signed.
Evidence: provide copies (or originals) of all bills of sale, purchase contracts, receipts, or any other documentary evidence.
Denial: failure to do so may result in denial of your petition.
Interest: state your interest in the seized property listed above; are you the owner, lien holder, or otherwise?
Facts: state the facts and circumstances relied upon to justify relief from forfeiture.
False statement: a false statement contained in a petition may subject the petitioner to prosecution under the provision of 18 U.S.C. 1001.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | CBP Form 4609 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 18 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 3 min |
| Edition | 08/26 |
| Issuing agency | U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 4, 2026 |
| Other names | 4609, CBP 4609, CBP Form 4609, Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred |
| Official source | CBP Form 4609 (Rev 08/26), U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
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