Federal document
ATF Federal Firearms License
How to apostille an ATF Federal Firearms License for firearms and ammunition export.
- Issuing agency
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- We can obtain it?
- No — you request it from the agency
- Certification first?
- No prior certification needed
- Also known as
- FFL, federal firearms license
An ATF Federal Firearms License (FFL) authorizes firearms-related business in the U.S. When exporting firearms or ammunition, or dealing with foreign authorities, the license may need to be apostilled.
Why it needs an apostille abroad
The apostille certifies the ATF document for Hague Convention countries; non-Hague destinations require embassy legalization.
How to get ATF License for use overseas
The document
Provide a copy of the FFL as issued by the ATF. We arrange any certification needed and take it through authentication for the destination country.
Common uses
- Firearms and ammunition export licensing.
ATF License apostille by country
Where the document is going decides the process. Hague Convention members accept an apostille; non-Hague countries need embassy legalization on top. Pick your destination:
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