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How to fill out an ATF FORM 1 (5320.1). (Click link to download a blank ATF 5320.1 Form)

Here is a Sample ATF Form 1 that is filled out and can be used as a guide to check and make sure your form 1 is filled out correctly prior to sending it to the BATFE (ATF).

Please remember that if your document must be submitted in duplicate and if you print it on two sheets, it must be photo copied front and back before sending (printed on both sides of the paper and not on two sheets).  You must send the completed documents ( 2 copies both originals, your trust, any amendments, and your check for $200 to:

National Firearms Act Branch,
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
244 Needy Road, Suite 1250
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Tel 304-616-4500

and not the Atlanta address as you would send in a Form 4. If you send a Form 1 to Atlanta, it will be returned and will delay the process.
 
Some key points to note:

2  - For a Trust or Corporation select the middle box which says Corporation or Other Business entity.

3b  Should have your trust name and the address where the item will be stored, not necessarily the address of your trust.

3d Should contain the county you live in.

4a Should contain the Manufacturer's name or if you are the manufacture, the Trust's Name.

4b  should contain the type of firearm  ( Silencer, SBR, SBS, Machine Gun, AOW, DD).

4c  should contain the caliber or gage ( Multi is not acceptable, you can only list one, if you have additional calibers you want to list you can list them in 4h).

4d  should contain the model number of the firearm. (For a Silencer You would need to create a model number)

4e  should contain the length of the Barrel number of the firearm. (you can only list 1) (For a Silencer you should use N/A)

4f  should contain the overall length of the firearm. (For a Silencer use the overall length of the silencer)

4g  should contain the serial number of the lower and if none you should create one that will be engraved.

4h  will normally be blank, but if there are other markings or numbers they should be included here.

4i  should contain "any lawful purpose" unless your state requires for a scientific or experimental purpose - see your state restrictions on NFA firearms. (ATF has updated the requirements for NC - See our NC state information page.

4j  will normally be checked NO but if it was an NFA item that was removed from the NFA previously check YES.

5  If you have a FFL enter the 15 digit license number.

6  If you have a SOT enter the SOT license number in A and the Class in  B.  As a trust you should not have a FFL or SOT.

7  Sign your name as trustee.

8 Print or type your name as trustee.

9 Date the Application.

10-11  You must answer these truthfully, if you answer yes to any you will probably not be allowed to purchase.  Once exception to this is question 10d for certain transfers.

12 - 13 Ignore these for Trust or business purchases as they are not necessary.

If you are looking for instructions on a Form 4 with a downloadable Sample see our How to Fill out an ATF Form 4 page.

If you are looking for information on moving or taking NFA firearms across state lines you should see our page on How to fill out an ATF Form 20.