California gun registration form 2025

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The document is a Firearm Ownership Report form from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms, required for reporting firearm ownership under California Penal Code section 28000. It includes sections for owner information, firearm details, and a declaration statement. A processing fee of $19.00 is required for submission, and the form outlines the necessary information to be provided for each firearm. Additionally, it includes privacy notices regarding the collection and use of personal information.

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How much is CA firearm tax?

All FFL Transfers will be charged an additional California Firearm Excise Tax of 11% on the invoice amount and the $125 FFL fee.

Can you have an unregistered gun in your home in California?

36011. Imposition and rate of tax. Commencing July 1, 2024, an excise tax is hereby imposed upon licensed firearms dealers, firearms manufacturers, and ammunition vendors, at the rate of 11 percent of the gross receipts from the retail sale in this state of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition.

What is the form for gun purchase in California?

A Firearms Transaction Record, or ATF Form 4473, is a seven-page form prescribed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) required in the United States of America to be completed when a person proposes to purchase a firearm from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, such as a gun dealer.

How much does it cost to register a handgun in California?

Registering a firearm costs $19. You can register an unregistered gun in California by completing and submitting a Firearm Ownership Report (FOR) Application. This voluntarily declares that you are the owner of the firearm. However, this form cannot be used to register an assault weapon.

Does California require you to register a gun?

There is no firearm registration requirement in California except for assault weapon owners and personal handgun importers.