eFile Stamp Question.

[Kramer]

I'm curious where you heard this - because that is NOT true. In fact, the ATF itself advises people to make photocopies of their Form 1s and Form 4s and carry those with them, keeping the originals locked up someplace safe. A photocopy is not "stamped and signed," yet is still acceptable.

Yes, it is legal and recommended to make and carry a copy of the Form 1 or 4, but as listed or was listed somewhere in the NFA handbook, the original Form needs to be stamped and signed.

[awfroadan]

I've done it both ways but I prefer non efiled. I paid 200 dollars for a stamp and I want the physical item that I paid 200 dollars for, not a digital copy of it. That is just me though.

[Solaran_X]

I've done it both ways but I prefer non efiled. I paid 200 dollars for a stamp and I want the physical item that I paid 200 dollars for, not a digital copy of it. That is just me though.

The difference is that if you lose your original somehow, its gone. If I lose my eForms, I just log on to the portal and print new ones.

[NathanB]

Or your email or Dropbox or any cd rom or thumb drive you copy it to

[Solaran_X]

I really hope they revamp eForms to allow for individual and trust submissions post-41F with uploads for fingerprint cards and photographs.

[claudel]

I really hope that the HPA passes soon and all this bureaucratic bullshit goes the way of the poll tax...

Edit after coffee: At least for mufflers.

[awfroadan]

The difference is that if you lose your original somehow, its gone. If I lose my eForms, I just log on to the portal and print new ones.

Not true, I would just need to let the NFA branch that I need a certified copy of my form and that is just as good as the original or your digital copy. Not to worry though as my original stamps are very secure. Another nice thing about having an original stamp is if I ever get rid of that NFA item I can sell that stamp to a stamp collector and get some of my 200 dollars back.