# 2026-19354: ATF Tweaks Firearms License Change Form—Comments Welcome

2026-19354, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Application To Amend Federal Firearms License-ATF Form 5300.38, is a Federal Register notice from Justice Department published 2026-09-22, effective ATF encourages comments on this information collection. You may submit written comments for 30 days, until midnight on October 22, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-29).

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- As of: 2026-09-29
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19354
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Application To Amend Federal Firearms License-ATF Form 5300.38
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Justice Department
- Citation: 91 FR 60153
- Published: 2026-09-22
- Effective: ATF encourages comments on this information collection. You may submit written comments for 30 days, until midnight on October 22, 2026.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-29

## In one line

ATF Tweaks Firearms License Change Form—Comments Welcome

## 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.

## Abstract

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

## Effects PRIA read

- Must Submit Form 5300.38 When Moving: cost, low. 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…
- Form Is Now Fully Electronic—Less Time: benefit, low. 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…

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## Sources
- [2026-19354 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/22/2026-19354/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comments-requested-application-to-amend)
- [2026-19354 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-22/pdf/2026-19354.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19354 (as of 2026-09-29).