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Posted: 9/17/2026 5:01:30 PM EDT
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So, dad passed away at the beginning of the month and had a suppressor in his name. No will and the family has decided who the can should go to. Despite 3+ calls to the ATF, no one has called back. Any idea on the documentation needed to send in with a Form 5 to transfer it other than a death certificate? |
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Sorry about your father. It sucks. This is what you need: 1. Death certificate 2. Letters Testamentary / Letters of Administration / equivalent court appointment 3. Court or estate document establishing the recipient as the heir entitled to the suppressor 4. Form 5 5. Recipient's FD-258 fingerprint cards 6. Recipient's 2×2 photo 7. Copy of any relevant probate/estate distribution paperwork ATF's handbook says the executor can maintain custody during probate, but the heir shouldn't receive the NFA firearm until the Form 5 has been approved. The current Form 5 says to contact the NFA Division regarding estate procedures, and ATF lists [email protected] / 304-616-4500. Don't know if that's the number you used. |
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Originally Posted By MikeSearson: Sorry about your father. It sucks. This is what you need: 1. Death certificate 2. Letters Testamentary / Letters of Administration / equivalent court appointment 3. Court or estate document establishing the recipient as the heir entitled to the suppressor 4. Form 5 5. Recipient's FD-258 fingerprint cards 6. Recipient's 2×2 photo 7. Copy of any relevant probate/estate distribution paperwork ATF's handbook says the executor can maintain custody during probate, but the heir shouldn't receive the NFA firearm until the Form 5 has been approved. The current Form 5 says to contact the NFA Division regarding estate procedures, and ATF lists [email protected] / 304-616-4500. Don't know if that's the number you used. Thanks. Yeah, I read as much from the Form 5 instructions. Since mom is still alive, there shouldn’t be probate and he didn’t have a will, so nothing to say exactly what to do. Mom, my brother, and I decided it should go to my brother (who lives at the same house), so it’s really just administrative at this point. I’m wondering if a notarized letter from my mom saying what she wants done would suffice #2 above. Not sure there would be a #3 in this case. Appreciate the help! |
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