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Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers

The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 6, 2026. It took effect on August 4, 2026. Comments closed on June 5, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to allow federal firearms licensees ("FFLs") that are transferring a firearm to another FFL to verify the transferee FFL's license through ATF's publicly available "FFL eZ Check" system, as an alternative to the current requirement to obtain a certified copy of the transferee's license. Additionally, because the eZ Check system is accessible, free to use, and updated regularly, this rule removes the now-unnecessary provision that allows a transferor to rely on a certified list provided by a multi-licensed organization for up to 45 days to make transfers to licensees operated by such organization.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-08924
Type: Final rule
Action: Direct final rule
Agency: Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Published: May 6, 2026
Takes effect: August 4, 2026
Comments due: June 5, 2026
Dates: This direct final rule is effective on August 4, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by June 5, 2026. If ATF receives a significant adverse comment within the stated time that warrant revising the rule (as described under the "Public Participation" heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this regulation at Part IV of this preamble), ATF will publish a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing the rule before the effective date. Commenters should be aware that the https://www.regulations.gov comment system will not accept comments after midnight Eastern Time on t
Docket: Docket No. ATF-2026-0009; ATF No. 2025R-32D
Regulation ID (RIN): 1140-AA61
Code of Federal Regulations: 27 CFR 478
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Arms and munitions; Exports; Freight; Imports; Intergovernmental relations; Law enforcement officers; Military personnel; Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Research; Seizures and forfeitures; Transportation
Pages: 6

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