OMB control number

Appeals of Background Checks

OMB 1140-0081 · DOJ/ATF.

OMB 1140-0081

This information collection allows a responsible person or an employee authorized to possess explosive materials, to appeal an adverse background check determination, by submitting appropriate documentation to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.

The latest form for Appeals of Background Checks expires 2029-03-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
EXTERNAL Public Comment on Agency Information Collection Activities - Docket No. 2025-07719.msg Public Comments
27 CFR 555.33 Background checks and clearances 4.1.2021.pdf Supplementary Document
27 CFR 555.33 Background checks and clearances 4.1.2021.pdf Supplementary Document
1140-0081 supporting statement part A 2025.30-9-25 _ final 3.30.docx Supporting Statement A
1140-0081 supporting statement part A 2025.docx Supporting Statement A
Appeals of Background Checks

All Historical Document Collections

202507-1140-002	Revision of a currently approved collection	2025-07-23
202206-1140-003 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2022-06-23
201905-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2019-05-28
201603-1140-003 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2016-03-28
201301-1140-003 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2013-01-24
200911-1140-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2009-11-24
200609-1140-005 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2006-09-12
200305-1140-005 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2003-05-13
200301-1140-012 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2003-01-29