The ATF Form 5 (5320.5) is required for a person with a registered National Firearms Act (NFA) (Title 26, United States Code, Chapter 53) firearm to apply for permission to transfer and register an NFA firearm. The statutory requirements are implemented in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 479. Approval of the application effectuates the registration of a firearm to the transferee. The transferee claims an exemption from the transfer tax by filing this application.
US Code:
26 USC 5812
Name of Law: Tax on Transferring Firearms- Transfers
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.