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ATF license fees come straight from 27 CFR 478.42. Everything else is a realistic national placeholder — replace it with your own quotes as you get them.
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Estimated Cost
First year
$1,655
Full 3-year term
$2,555
Type 01 — Dealer in Firearms — ATF license fee
Covers the initial 3-year license term (27 CFR 478.42).
$200
per 3 years
Fingerprint cards (FD-258)
Typical fee per responsible person at a live-scan/print provider. Varies by location.
$40
one-time
Passport photos
2" x 2" photo for each responsible person.
$15
one-time
LLC / entity formation
Typical state filing fee. Varies widely — check your Secretary of State.
$150
one-time
Annual report / franchise fee
Typical state annual maintenance cost for an entity.
$75
per year
Local business license / home occupation permit
Highly variable by city and county — verify with your local licensing office.
$75
per year
Safe / secure storage
Not federally mandated for most licensees, but expected by many landlords, insurers and local ordinances.
$800
one-time
A&D / bound book software
Electronic recordkeeping subscription. A paper bound book is free but harder to keep audit-clean.
$300
per year
Estimates only. Fingerprint, photo, entity, local licensing and premises costs vary widely by state and county — always confirm with your providers and licensing offices.
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FFL Elite walks you through the full process for your state and county — training, pre-filled ATF forms you can print or save as PDF, ATF Interview Prep, and the FFL Advisor for questions along the way.
Educational information only. FFL Elite is not affiliated with the ATF and does not provide legal advice. Always verify requirements with the ATF and your state and local authorities.