ATF Tweaks Firearms License Change Form—Comments Welcome
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The ATF wants to update the form that federal firearms license holders use to make changes to their licenses. If you hold one of these licenses, this affects you! They’re asking for your feedback by October 22, 2026, and there’s no new cost—just a chance to make the process smoother and clearer.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Must Submit Form 5300.38 When Moving
If you hold a Federal Firearms License and you change the location of your business during an existing license period, you must submit ATF Form 5300.38 to notify ATF, certify compliance with state and local requirements, and provide information so you can receive an amended license covering the new location. This submission is required to obtain or retain your license.
Form Is Now Fully Electronic—Less Time
ATF has made Form 5300.38 fully electronic for completing, signing, and submitting. Estimated time per respondent dropped from 0.5 hours to 0.25 hours (15 minutes), total respondents are estimated at 6,703, and the total estimated annual time burden is 1,676 hours; ATF reports no annualized capital or startup cost.
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