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ATF-EFT Electronic Fingerprinting
for NFA Firearms Applications
Electronic Fingerprint Submission for ATF Form 1 and Form 4

Professional LiveScan fingerprinting services that create ATF-EFT files for your ATF Forms applications. A+ BBB rated with 800+ five-star reviews and counting, serving New Mexico since May 2023.

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Electronic Filing • Digital Fingerprinting • Forms 1 & 4 • Gun Trust Applications • Professional Service

What is an ATF EFT FILE

ATF Electronic Forms Transfer (EFT) is the official electronic submission system used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for processing National Firearms Act (NFA) applications. This modern system provides faster processing and better tracking than traditional paper submissions.

Our NFA fingerprinting services use advanced LiveScan technology to capture high-quality digital fingerprints for ATF Form 1 and Form 4 submissions. Whether you're applying for a suppressor, short-barreled rifle (SBR), short-barreled shotgun (SBS), or other NFA items, our ATF-compliant electronic fingerprinting ensures your application meets all Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requirements. Gun trust applicants can have multiple responsible persons fingerprinted at the same appointment.

Common ATF-EFT Applications

Form 1 Applications (Making/Manufacturing):

  • Short-barreled rifles (SBR)

  • Short-barreled shotguns (SBS)

  • Suppressors/silencers

  • Destructive devices

  • Any other weapons (AOW)

Form 4 Applications (Transfers/Purchases):

  • Suppressor purchases

  • Machine gun transfers

  • Short-barreled rifle transfers

  • Short-barreled shotgun transfers

  • Destructive device transfers

Gun Trust Applications:

  • Trust-based NFA applications

  • Multiple responsible person submissions

  • Trust documentation requirements

  • Successor trustee applications

NFA Tax Stamp Update: What It Means for Your
ATF-EFT Fingerprints

Effective January 1, 2026, the $200 federal NFA tax stamp fee has been eliminated for most NFA items under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension. While this is great news for firearms enthusiasts and collectors, one important requirement remains unchanged: ATF-EFT electronic fingerprinting is still required for all NFA applications.

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What changed on January 1, 2026:

  • The $200 tax stamp fee is no longer required for most NFA items

  • Processing times may be faster with reduced application volume

  • More people are expected to apply for NFA items due to eliminated cost barriers

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What did NOT change:

  • Electronic fingerprint submission (ATF-EFT) is still mandatory

  • ATF Form 1 and Form 4 still require compliant fingerprint files

  • Background checks are still required for all applicants

  • Gun trust responsible persons still each need individual EFT files

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