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do i have to inform the atf of a change of address if a move? no change of state or county.
For no change of state, nothing is
required. However, ATF likes it when you inform them of the move. If you want to do so, send a letter stating that the firearm (include make, model, caliber, s/n, and type- same info on your Form whatever) is being moved to a new address due to a household move.
Send the letter to:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
National Firearms Act Branch
244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405 USA
You could also notify them using a
Form 5320.20 instead of a letter, though I guess it's technically an improper use of the form. (A 5320.20 is for interstate transport of a NFA weapon, though I doubt they'd quibble if you use it for intrastate notification for a permanent change of address.) Make sure to send the 5320.20 in duplicate if you do send one.
If you want them to notify you of receipt, request so in the letter. That and/or send the letter certified, return receipt requested. If you do a 5320.20, you must send it in duplicate (as with all other forms) and they'll send one back
to your original (old) address.
FWIW, you don't ever have to notify BATFE of any int
ra move at all. Same county, different county, makes no difference. They only care about the state when it comes to moves. You only need to notify them of a permanent address change across state lines on a 5320.20. And you don't even need to do that for a silencer or an AOW.
FYI,
Mike