Form DV-800/JV-270 at a glance
What it is: DV-800/JV-270 Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition (Domestic Violence Prevention).
Where and when to file: Take the copies and original to the court clerk to file.
If a judge has ordered you to turn in, sell, or store your firearms (guns), firearm parts, and ammunition, use this form to prove to the judge that you have obeyed their orders.
Take this form to a law enforcement officer or a licensed gun dealer to complete.
A filled-in Form DV-800/JV-270 example: a restrained person sells one handgun to a licensed gun dealer
How to fill out Form DV-800/JV-270, box by box
To Law Enforcement
Law enforcement completes the section, keeps a copy and gives the original to the person in 2.
Fill in Name of Law Enforcement Agency, Name of Law Enforcement Agent, Address, Telephone number and Email address.
Under Items Surrendered, enter the Date and Time the firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition were transferred on, and mark a.m. or p.m.
List all the items surrendered by the person in 2. You may attach a separate form from your agency (e.g., a property report), use 6, or both. Check if you have attached a separate form.
The law enforcement agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information is true and correct, and signs.
To Licensed Gun Dealer
Licensed gun dealer completes the section, keeps a copy and gives the original to the person in 2.
Fill in Name of Licensed Gun Dealer, License number, Address, Telephone number and Email address.
Enter the Date and Time of the transfer under Items Stored or Sold, and mark a.m. or p.m.
List of items: list all the items surrendered by the person in 2. You may attach a separate form (e.g., DOJ's Report of Firearm Acquisition), use 6, or both.
Check if you have attached a separate form: Separate form is attached.
The licensed gun dealer declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information is true and correct, and signs.
List of Items Surrendered
For firearms and firearm parts, enter the Make, Model and Serial Number, if there is one, and mark Sold, Stored or To be destroyed.
For ammunition, enter the Brand, Type and Amount and mark Sold, Stored or To be destroyed.
If a separate form is attached and does not include all surrendered items, list additional items in 6.
Check here if there is not enough space for your answer. Use a separate sheet of paper to list other items and attach it to this form. Use "DV-800/JV-270, List of Surrendered Items" as a title.
More rules for Form DV-800/JV-270
Under 1 Person Asking For Protection, enter the Name. Under 2 Your Information (Restrained Person), enter Your Name.
For privacy, you may use another address like a post office box, or another person's address, if you have their permission and can get your mail regularly. If you have a lawyer, give their information.
If you have one for this case, enter your Lawyer's Name, State Bar No. and Firm Name.
Besides the items listed on page 2 or in an attached form, do you have or own any other firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition? If yes, check one of the boxes.
If you filed a Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition (form DV-800/JV-270) or other proof for those items with the court, enter the date.
If you are filing the proof for those firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition along with this proof, check this box.
If you have not yet filed the proof for the other firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition, explain why not.
After the form is complete, make two additional copies.
If law enforcement served you with the restraining order, give a copy to the law enforcement agency that served you with the restraining order.
Keep a copy for yourself.
Note that failure to file a receipt with the court and with the law enforcement agency is a violation of the judge's order.
Common questions about Form DV-800/JV-270
What is a dv 800 form?
DV-800/JV-270 Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition (Domestic Violence Prevention). Optional Form. Family Code, § 6389 et seq., Cal. Rules of Court, rules 5.630 and 5.495.
Where do I file it?
Take the copies and original to the court clerk to file.
What am I certifying when I sign?
Type or print your name, sign your name and enter the Date, declaring under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information is true and correct.
Sources
[1] Form DV-800/JV-270 (Rev. January 1, 2023), Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition (Domestic Violence Prevention), Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).