Form Fd 4542A PDF Details

The California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms' FD 4542A form serves a vital role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of firearm ownership within the state. This process, which involves a non-refundable processing fee of $19 per firearm, is crucial for individuals seeking to document their possession of firearms legally. The form comprehensively covers various aspects of firearm ownership, requiring detailed information about the owner, including personal identification and residence, as well as specific details about each firearm owned such as make, model, serial number, caliber, origin, and how the firearm was acquired. Applicants are also required to disclose their U.S. citizenship status and, if applicable, provide identification numbers from a California Driver's License, California ID, or Military ID, with additional documentation needed for military personnel stationed in California. Furthermore, the form includes a declaration section where applicants must acknowledge the accuracy of their provided information under penalty of perjury and consent to a firearms eligibility check by the Department of Justice. This check is crucial as it determines the applicant's legal eligibility to possess firearms, and failure to pass this check necessitates the relinquishment of any firearms owned. Instructions on the form guide applicants through the submission process and emphasize the importance of complete and accurate information. This system underscores California's commitment to ensuring that firearm ownership is transparent, legal, and restricted to individuals who are eligible under state and federal laws.

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

BUREAU OF FIREARMS

FIREARM OWNERSHIP RECORD

Processing Fee of $19 Per Firearm Must Accompany Application

INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE

A. Owner Information

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

MIDDLE NAME

ALIAS LAST NAME (If Any)

ALIAS FIRST NAME

ALIAS MIDDLE NAME

RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP

MAILING ADDRESS (If Different)

CITY

STATE

ZIP

DATE OF BIRTH

Mo

Day

 

 

Yr

PLACE OF BIRTH (State or Country)

SEX

DAYTIME PHONE #

( )

U.S.

YES

If no, enter

 

AND Country

 

 

CITIZEN?

NO

 

 

 

AR# or I-94#

 

of Citizenship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter your California Driver's License (CDL), California ID (CID), or Military ID (MIL)

ID TYPE (Circle One)

ID NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

number in the ID Number box to the right. If using your military identification you must

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDL

 

 

CID

 

MIL

 

 

 

send a copy of your permanent duty station orders stating you are stationed in California.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Firearm(s) Information

 

Long Gun

If Long

Rifle

If

Semiauto

Single Shot

SERIAL NUMBER

 

 

 

 

Handgun

Gun:

Shotgun

Handgun:

Revolver

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE (As stamped on firearm)

MODEL (3032 Tomcat, KP95, 17C, etc.)

CALIBER

FIREARM ORIGIN (U.S., Italy, China, etc.)

BARREL LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CM.

DATE ACQUIRED

 

ACQUIRED FROM:

Firearms Dealer

Private Party

Gun Show

COLOR

 

 

 

Family Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

Mo

Day

Yr

(Specify relationship)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long Gun

If Long

Rifle

If

Semiauto

Single Shot

SERIAL NUMBER

 

 

 

 

Handgun

Gun:

Shotgun

Handgun:

Revolver

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE (As stamped on firearm)

MODEL (3032 Tomcat, KP95, 17C, etc.)

CALIBER

FIREARM ORIGIN (U.S., Italy, China, etc.)

BARREL LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CM.

DATE ACQUIRED

 

ACQUIRED FROM:

Firearms Dealer

Private Party

Gun Show

COLOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Member

 

 

Other:

 

 

Mo

Day

Yr

(Specify relationship)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long Gun

If Long

Rifle

If

Semiauto

Single Shot

SERIAL NUMBER

 

 

 

 

Handgun

Gun:

Shotgun

Handgun:

Revolver

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE (As stamped on firearm)

MODEL (3032 Tomcat, KP95, 17C, etc.)

CALIBER

FIREARM ORIGIN (U.S., Italy, China, etc.)

BARREL LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CM.

DATE ACQUIRED

 

ACQUIRED FROM:

Firearms Dealer

Private Party

Gun Show

COLOR

 

 

 

Family Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

Mo

Day

Yr

(Specify relationship)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Declaration

I declare under penalty of perjury (Sections 126 and 672 PC) that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete. I expressly authorize DOJ to perform firearms eligibility checks of all relevant state and federal databases, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. I also understand that if I currently possess/own firearms and the results of this check reveal that I am ineligible either to lawfully possess or purchase firearms, I must relinquish any and all firearms in my possession.

SIGNATURE

 

DATE

INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE

FD 4542A (10/04)

California Department of Justice

Bureau of Firearms

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIREARM OWNERSHIP RECORD

Firearm Ownership Record Submission Requirements

Individuals must submit this application with a fee (check or money order made payable to the Department of Justice) in the amount of $19 per firearm (i.e. 3 firearms x $19 = $57) to:

Department of Justice

Bureau of Firearms - FOR

P.O. Box 820200

Sacramento, CA 94203-0200

Complete all required information. Incomplete applications or applications submitted without the proper fees will be returned without processing. If reporting more than three firearms, make and attach extra copies of this form to meet your reporting needs. A firearms eligibility check will be conducted to determine whether you are lawfully eligible to possess firearms. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation notice of your Firearms Ownership Record.

This form may not be used to report ownership of assault weapons defined in PC section 12276, 12276.1, or 12276.5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine if the firearm being reported is an assault weapon. A list of assault weapons is available on the Firearms Division web site at www.ag.ca.gov/firearms. Questions may be directed to the Bureau of Firearms at (916) 263-4887.

Part A. Owner Information

Enter the information requested. Only one applicant per form. If using a military number for identification you must submit a copy of your permanent duty station orders indicating you are stationed in California.

Part B. Firearm Information

For each firearm, you must provide the identification information requested. Please refer to your firearm owner information or the samples below to assist you in providing the required information:

Serial Number

Usually located on the frame of the handgun, and on the receiver of a long gun. May be

 

all numeric or a combination of alpha and numeric characters.

Make

The manufacturer of the firearm (e.g., Beretta, Ruger, Glock, Smith and Wesson).

Model

The model name of the firearm (e.g., 3032 Tomcat, KP95, 17C, Mini 14).

Caliber

The caliber of the firearm (e.g., .38, .45, .308).

Firearm Origin

The country of origin of the firearm (e.g., United States, Russia, China, Italy).

Barrel Length

Enter the barrel length as stated in your owner information, or measure the barrel length

 

by closing the action of the firearm and inserting a wooden dowel down the barrel until it

 

stops. Mark the dowel with a pen at the muzzle. Remove the dowel and measure the

 

distance between the inserted end of the dowel and the pen mark.

Part C. Declaration

You must sign and date the application.

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