New and renewal applicants: you must submit a copy of your California driver license or identification card with your completed application.
New applicants: you must submit your fingerprint impressions before submitting this application form to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Live Scan: to submit fingerprint impressions, you must take a completed Request for Live Scan Service form (BCII 8016) to a Live Scan station.
ATI number: you are required to include the ATI number on the designated space on your Entertainment Firearms Permit (EFP) Application form.
Where to send: Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms, Firearms Permit Section, P.O. Box 160367, Sacramento, CA 95816-0367.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form BOF 051 |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 82 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 14 min |
| Edition | Rev. 01/2020 |
| Issuing agency | California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 4, 2026 |
| Other names | BOF 051, BOF051, EFP application, Entertainment Firearms Permit, EFP, Entertainment Firearms Permit Application |
| Official source | Form BOF 051 (Rev 01/2020), California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms |
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