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Helping customers complete fingerprint, trust, and ATF eForms preparation so certification stays efficient — and dealers handle less sensitive data.

How will you file your ATF Form 4?           

This helps us guide you through the correct fingerprint document requirements.

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Accepted formats EFT (preferred) PDF, JPG, PNG, ZIP If submitting a fingerprint card image it must be 600dpi minimum.

Fingerprint instructions for ATF/NFA Applications

Fastest Option

This section explains how to provide fingerprints that can be converted into an EFT file and used with any FFL for ATF e-Forms submissions.  You don't need technical knowledge - just follow the steps below.

Scan your Fingerprint Cards
Avoids mailing delays when possible

  • Completed FD-258 fingerprint cards

  • Flatbed scanner (home, office, UPS store, library, etc.)

Scan Settings 

Use all of the following:

 

  • Resolution: 600 DPI

  • Color mode: Grayscale or Color

  • File type: PDF or JPG

  • Scan type: Flat scan (no phone photos)

  • Visibility: Entire card visible, no cropping

 

Phone photos frequently cause delays.

 After Upload

  • Upload or send files as instructed

  • If scans are clear, EFT conversion is often completed the same day

Alternative Option:

Mail Fingerprint Cards

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If scanning is not available, mailing fingerprint cards is still acceptable.

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  • Place cards in a flat envelope

  • Do not fold or bend

  • USPS or tracked shipping recommended

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 Mailing typically adds several days to processing time.

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What You’ll Receive

 

  • An EFT fingerprint file

  • Delivered directly to you

  • File is yours to keep

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You may provide your EFT file to any FFL handling your ATF  submission.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid Use an expand/collapse element to reduce clutter. Low-resolution scans (below 600 DPI) Cropped fingerprint cards Phone photos Blurry or shadowed images These issues usually result in rework or delays.

Important Notes

  • We do not submit ATF forms on your behalf

  • Your dealer controls ATF eForms submission

  • Fingerprint acceptance depends on the FFL and ATF systems

 

Our role is to help you avoid preventable delays.

Need Help

If you’re unsure whether your scans are usable, follow the upload instructions provided (minimum 600dpi images).

In most cases, image quality can be confirmed quickly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid Low-resolution scans (below 600 DPI) Cropped fingerprint cards Phone photos Blurry or shadowed images These issues usually result in rework or delays.

Summary

Scan fingerprint cards at 600 DPI

You receive a portable EFT file

You choose your FFL

Complete Payment

  • Mail in (form FD-258)

    60$
    Convert fingerprint (form FD-258) to eft, digitally forwarded to ffl of your choice, may take longer than digital process.
    Valid for 3 months
    • Mail to: Clear NFA Trust
    • 111 Sandstone Drive, Bellefonte, Pa 16823

  • Filing with a trust

    75$
    One-time service for customers filing NFA items using a trust. Includes ATF form 4 preparation, document review, and guided submission support. No government fees included.
    Valid for one month
    • ATF Form 4 preparation & submission support.
    • Review of trust documents for completeness
    • Responsible Person (RP) Guidance
    • Fingerprint & photo file coordination
    • FFL coordination guidance (customer selects FFL)
    • Status guidance through submission

  • Fingerprint File conversion

    50$
    600dpi paper/card (form258) to. eft digital file
    Valid for 3 months
    • Creates a digitally accepted file to submit to NFA/ATF

  • Individual filing

    45$
    One-time service fee. ATF Form 4 preparation linked with FFL of your choice with additional submission support. No government fees included.
    Valid for 3 months
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