Application to Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Exempt) (ATF Form 5320.5 (âForm 5â))
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/06/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2026
17,322
10,591
3,464
5,350
0
33,150
Persons who wish to apply to transfer and register a National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm under an exemption from statutory taxes must use ATF Form 5320.5 ("Form 5"). ATF uses the information to determine legality of the firearm transfer under federal, state, and local law, and applicability of the tax exemption. Applicants also use the form to provide the information necessary to support their claim.
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.
Form 5320.5 Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm
Justification for Request to Expedite OMB Approval.docx
USCODE-2023-title26-subtitleE-chap53-subchapC-sec5861.pdf
EXTERNAL Federal Register Comments.msg
Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm