Total Cost When Buying From Silencer Shop: FREE (Click HERE for our SS Vendor Link)
FREE Fingerprinting
One time fee. Once your fingerprints are taken at a Silencer Shop Kiosk once, you will NEVER need them done again!
FREE eForm4 Processing Fee
FREE Transfer
Total Cost When Buying From Elsewhere: $120/$80
$40 Fingerprinting
One time fee. Once your fingerprints are taken at a Silencer Shop Kiosk once, you will NEVER need them done again!
$60 eForm4 Processing Fee (Due on Pick-Up)
$20 Transfer Fee (Due on Pick-Up)
Process and Fee Timeline in Detail
First thing first, purchase the NFA item you are interested in!
Whether a Silencer/Suppressor, Short Barrel Rifle, Short Barrel Shotgun, or something else, the first step is making the initial purchase of the item.
Purchase through our Silencer Shop dealer link HERE*PREFERRED*
If purchasing elsewhere, CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of our FFL/SOT so you can give it to the seller.
IMPORTANT: You will need to create an account on the ATF eForms Website! CLICK HERE to be directed there. The email address you use will have to match the email address you give us/SilencerShop. Make a note of your Username and PIN once your account is created – you will need this in the CERTIFY step.
Your item will typically take about 1-2 weeks to arrive from time of purchase.
If purchasing from Silencer Shop, we can get a jumpstart on the paperwork (eForm4) process prior to the item arriving!
If purchasing elsewhere, we will need to receive the item prior to starting the eForm4 process.
STARTING THE eFORM4
We process ALL eForm4’s through our Silencer Shop Dealer Portal. This significantly reduces delays based on paperwork, photo, or fingerprinting errors.
We will contact you to get an email address to start your Silencer Shop account, and/or assign the NFA item to you.
You will receive an email with instructions to complete your demographics for the eForm4, along with a Kiosk Code, used for fingerprinting
Alternatively, you may also fill out all of your demographics information on site with us when you come in for fingerprinting!
FINGERPRINTING (Skip this step if fingerprints were taken at a Silencer Shop Kiosk)
We have a Silencer Shop Kiosk on site used for fingerprinting!
If you purchase the NFA Item through Silencer Shop, we waive the fingerprinting charges.
NFA Items purchased elsewhere are subject to a $40 Fingerprint Kiosk Fee (This is a one-time fee. Fingerprints will be on file for life)
We will help you link your SilencerShop and eForms.ATF.gov for the new streamlined processing option.
We will take your photo on site for direct upload to your Silencer Shop profile
CERTIFY
Once everything is completed, Silencer Shop NFA Professionals will review your eForm4 for issues
After the review (typically within 24 hours), you will receive a DocuSign email to sign. Please do!
Once signed, we will initiate the new fully automated certification process.
Once we have Certified your eForm4, you will receive an email from eforms.notifcations informing you of the submission.
Make a note of this date, as you will not be able to pick up your item unless it has been 3 days or more. This will satisfy Colorado’s Waiting Period.
THE WAIT
With the new eForm4 submission process, the wait time is typically 14 days or less.
You will receive an email from eforms.notifcations informing you of your Approval. Once received, you can come in and complete a 4473 to take possession immediately (assuming it has been 3 days or more since the submission date)
At this point, we will collect the Certifcation Fees and Transfer Fees ($80 total CASH ONLY) if applicable.
