ATF Form 7 at a glance
What it is: ATF Form 7 is the Application for Federal Firearms License of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Who signs: A Responsible Person must sign the certification in Part A, item #21 (see definition #3).
What to bring and attach to ATF Form 7
A properly prepared fingerprint card (form FD-258) must be submitted for ALL responsible persons, unless they have previously submitted one as an RP for another FFL.
A 2 inch by 2 inch photograph of EACH responsible person. The photograph should be attached to the back of their ATF Form 7/7CR Part B, Responsible Person Questionnaire.
Type 03 Applicants: A photograph and fingerprint card are not required if you are applying for a Type 03 Collector of Curios and Relics license only.
A filled-in ATF Form 7 example: a sole proprietor applies for a dealer license

How to fill out ATF Form 7, box by box
Applicant's Business/Activity
1. Applicant's Business/Activity is: Individual Owner (Sole Proprietor), Partnership, Corporation, LLC, Collector (which can be an individual/partnership/corporation or LLC) or Other (specify).
Licensee Name, Business/Activity Address and Contact Information
2. Licensee Name: enter the name of Owner/Sole Proprietor OR Partnership (include name of each partner) OR Corporation Name OR LLC Name.
3. Trade or Business Name(s), if any. 4. Employer Identification Number (EIN), if any (see definition #17).
5. Name of County in which Business/Activity is Located.
6. Business/Activity Address (RFD or Street Number, City, State, and ZIP Code). NOTE: This Business/Activity Address CANNOT be a PO Box.
7. Mailing Address (if different from address in item #6).
8. Contact Information (Include Area Code): Business/Activity Phone, Cell Phone, Fax Number and Business Email.
9. Describe the specific activity applicant is engaged in or intends to engage in, which requires a Federal Firearms License (sale of ammunition alone does not require a Federal Firearms License).
License Type and Fee
10. Place an "X" in the appropriate box(es). Multiple license types may be selected. Submit the fee noted next to the box(es) with the application.
01 Dealer in Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (see instruction #10): $200 (checked October 31, 2026).
02 Pawnbroker in Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (see instruction #10): $200 (checked October 31, 2026).
03 Collector of Curios and Relics (NOTE: This is not a license to conduct business, see instruction #8): $30 (checked October 31, 2026).
06 Manufacturer of Ammunition for Firearms Other Than Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #11): $30 (checked October 31, 2026).
07 Manufacturer of Firearms Other than Destructive Devices (see instruction #11): $150 (checked October 31, 2026).
08 Importer of Firearms Other than Destructive Devices or Ammunition for Firearms Other than Destructive Devices, or Ammunition Other than Armor Piercing Ammunition (NOTE: Importer of handguns and rifles, see instruction #9): $150 (checked October 31, 2026).
09 Dealer in Destructive Devices (see instruction #10): $3000 (checked October 31, 2026).
10 Manufacturer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #11): $3000 (checked October 31, 2026).
11 Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition (see instruction #9): $3000 (checked October 31, 2026).
Licenses are issued for a period of three years.
Method of Payment
11. Method of Payment (Check one): Check (Enclosed), Cashier's Check or Money Order (Enclosed), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Credit/Debit Card Number (No dashes), Name as Printed on Your Credit/Debit Card, Expiration Date (MM/YY). Credit/Debit Card Billing Address: Address, City, State, ZIP Code.
Do not send cash. Postdated checks are not acceptable.
Please complete to ensure payment is credited to the correct application: Person, Corporation, or Partnership, and Total Application Fees. For a card, the Signature of Cardholder and Date authorize ATF to charge the Credit/Debit Card the Total Application Fees. In the event a license is NOT issued, the Total Application Fees will be credited to the credit/debit card noted.
Hours of Operation and Availability
12. Hours of Operation and/or Availability of Business/Activity (please provide at least one hour in which you can be contacted by ATF personnel): Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; please indicate AM or PM.
Business premises, Gun Shows and personal collection
If you are only applying for a Type 03 (Collector of Curios and Relics) license, skip items 13-17 and go to item 18.
13. Was the business obtained from someone else (Yes No)? If "Yes," please provide the name of the previous business and their FFL Number: Name of Previous Business, Federal Firearms License Number.
14. Indicate type of business premises. Zoned Residential: Single Family Dwelling, Condominium/Apartment, Hotel/Motel or Public Housing. Zoned Commercial: Store Front, Office, Rod & Gun Club, Military Installation (see instruction #13- additional information required) or Other (specify).
15. Applicant's business premises is: Owned Premises, Rented/Leased Premises or Military Installation. For Rented/Leased Premises, provide name, telephone number, and address of the property owner: Name, Street Address, Telephone Number (with area code), City, State, and ZIP Code. 16. Do you intend to sell firearms at Gun Shows and/or conduct Internet sales? Yes No 17. Do you intend to use your license ONLY to acquire firearms to enhance your personal collection? Yes No
Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO)
18. Name of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO): print the name of the CLEO to whom a copy of this application was provided (see instruction #4 and definition #1). 19. Address of CLEO (Include Number, Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code).
Applicant Certification
20. Applicant Certification (Please read AND INITIAL each box).
b. Within 30 days after the application is approved, the business/activity will comply with the requirements of State and local law applicable to the conduct of the business/activity.
e. As required by 18 U.S.C. 923(d)(1)(G), certify that secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at any place in which firearms are sold under this Federal Firearms License to persons who are not licensees. (See Definition #4) (If applying for a Type 03, Collector of Curios and Relics License ONLY, write "N/A" instead of initialing this certification box.)
Certification and Applicant Signature
21. Certification: Under the penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 924, declare that you have examined this application in its entirety and the documents submitted in support thereof and to the best of your knowledge and belief, are true, correct, and complete.
The certification must be signed by a Responsible Person (see instruction #2 and definition #3). Print Applicant Name (First, Middle, Last), sign as Applicant Signature and add the Date.
Part B, items 1 to 12, the Responsible Person
Each Responsible Person must complete and sign a separate questionnaire/ATF Form 7/7CR Part B.
In item 3, enter the Name of Responsible Person (Last, First, Middle). In item 4, enter Aliases (Include given, married, maiden names): list any given, married, and maiden names, e.g., "Mary Alice (Smith) Jones," not "Mrs. John Jones." In item 5, enter the Position/Title.
Part B, Sex, Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair Color, Ethnicity and Race
Enter 13. Sex, 14. Height, 15. Weight (lbs), 16. Eye Color and 17. Hair Color.
For 18. Ethnicity, mark Hispanic or Latino Yes or No. For 19. Race, please check one or more boxes.
Part B, questions 20 to 34
For the following questions (Yes No), give full details on a separate sheet for all "Yes" answers (see instruction #1).
A person who received relief from disabilities under 18 U.S.C. 925(c) should answer "no" to the applicable question.
Type 03 license
You are applying for a Type 03 license
A Type 03 license is NOT a license to carry, use, or possess a firearm. You may NOT engage in the business of buying and selling any type of firearm with a type 03 license. Applicants intending to engage in the firearms business should apply for a license other than a Type 03, Collector of Curios and Relics, license.
Common questions about ATF Form 7
What is an ATF form 7?
ATF Form 7 is the Application for Federal Firearms License of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The information requested is required in order to obtain or retain a benefit and is mandatory by statute (18 U.S.C. § 923).
Who signs it?
A Responsible Person must sign the certification in Part A, item #21 (see definition #3).
Where do I file it?
If applying for a NEW FFL, mail application, fingerprint cards, photographs, and application fees, including a separate questionnaire/Part B for EACH Responsible Person, to: Federal Firearms Licensing Center P.O. Box 6200-20 Portland, OR 97228-6200.
Where to get help with ATF Form 7
If you have any questions relating to this form, please contact the ATF Federal Firearms Licensing Center at 1-866-662-2750, or your local ATF Industry Operations Office.
Sources
[1] ATF Form 7 (5310.12)/7CR (5310.16), Application for Federal Firearms License (Revised June 2025), U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (the Official source link on this page).
