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The process for certifying your eForm 4 can be an intimidating task. We are here to help alleviate as much of that stress and headache as possible. While there can be a number of steps in the process, especially for first time NFA buyers, we will take you step-by-step through the entire process.
Where To Start
First, you will need submit your fingerprints and information to Silencer Shop through our Kiosk. You can come in anytime to use our Kiosk free of charge! We will be available to provide any assistance as well, if you run into any issues. During this process, you will be able to choose whether you would like to register your NFA item to your self as an individual, or to a trust. If you have an existing NFA trust, you can send it to Silencer Shop and we can easily register your next NFA item(s) to this trust. Silencer Shop does have 2 trust options as well:
The traditional trust (this is a mult-item trust where you can register multiple NFA items to it) and,
The Single Shot Trust (this is a single-item trust: one NFA item per trust).
You can purchase both of these from Silencer Shop directly!!
Download the Silencer Shop App
Your next step will be to download the Silencer Shop app through your app store. You will use the app for uploading your photo for eForms only. You can actually complete this step at any time!
Create Your Silencer Shop Account Password
If you don't already have an account, you will need to create a password. After you complete your fingerprint and information submission, you will receive an email from Silencer Shop requesting you to change your password. This is actually where you set up your password for the first time.
Purchase Your Tax Stamp and/or Single Shot Trust
Once you have logged into your Silencer Shop account, you will select the Services menu item and add the Tax Stamp to your cart.
You can also add a Single Shot Trust to your cart if you decide to register your NFA item to a trust.
After purchasing one or both of these items, you will be issued a credit that will be assigned to the current or future NFA purchase.
Create Your eForms Account
If you don't already have one, you will need to create an eForms account. Go to https://eforms.atf.gov/register/update-profile?isRegistration=true and enter the information required. Be sure you use the same email address you used to create your Silencer Shop account, and be sure to use your full legal name (this should also match what you entered for your Silencer Shop account). After registering, eForms will send you an email containing your auto-generated user name. You will use this user name along with the 4-digit PIN you created when registering to certify your eForm with us. Save this information somewhere easy to remember because you will need it each time you purchase an NFA item.
Have questions??? Just let us know!!! We will help you through every step of the way!!!