Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title-Application To Transport Interstate or To Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms-ATF Form 5320.20
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The ATF is asking for public feedback on the form used to get permission to move or temporarily send certain special firearms across state lines or out of the country. This update aims to keep the process clear and efficient, with no new fees or big changes. If you’re involved with these firearms, you’ve got until March 2, 2026, to share your thoughts and help shape the rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Form 5320.20 Goes Electronic
If you apply to move certain National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms across state lines or temporarily export them, ATF is making Form 5320.20 electronically fillable so you can sign it electronically and submit it by email or through ATF's eForms platform. ATF says this will allow full electronic submission and an auto-filled second copy.
You Must File Form 5320.20 Before Transport
If you want to transport certain NFA firearms (machine guns, short‑barreled rifles, short‑barreled shotguns, or destructive devices) out of the state where they are registered or temporarily export them, you must submit ATF Form 5320.20 to ATF before you may transport the items, under 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(4) and 27 CFR 478.28. The filing is generally done once annually.
Estimated Filing Burden and Costs Quantified
ATF estimates 12,878 respondents will submit this form, at an average of 0.167 hours per respondent, for a total annual burden of 2,151 hours and total annual other costs of $0. The agency states the collection frequency is once annually.
ATF Reviewing Possible Rule Relief Options
ATF says it is reviewing the approval process for NFA transport requests to look for ways to relieve administrative burdens and is considering options suggested by commenters, such as limiting Form 5320.20 to permanent interstate transports or temporary exports or converting some filings to notification‑only processes. ATF has not adopted such changes but is considering them.
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