What is an EFT file?
EFT stands for Electronic Fingerprint Transmission. It is a digital file in the format the FBI and ATF require. A photo or scan of an ink card is not the same thing and will not work as an EFT upload.
Who needs fingerprints for Form 1
Every Form 1 applicant needs fingerprints. If you apply through a trust or business, each responsible person submits their own set. If you file on paper instead, we can roll FD-258 cards for you to mail.
Form 1, Form 4, and responsible persons
Form 1 covers making an NFA item, such as building a short-barreled rifle or a suppressor. Form 4 covers transferring one you're buying from a dealer. Both require fingerprints from every responsible person.
If you apply as an individual, that's just you. If you apply through a gun trust or a business, every responsible person listed submits their own prints and their own EFT file. Each person needs their own appointment.
What to have ready
Your personal details exactly as they appear on your application, including your full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, height, weight, and eye and hair color. Mismatches between your EFT file and your eForm cause delays.
Bring a current government-issued photo ID. If you're applying through a trust, bring the trust name as it appears on the application.
How you receive your EFT file
We give you the EFT file in the format ATF eForms accepts. Store a copy, because a rejected submission usually means rolling prints again. Keep your file and your application details together.
What we don't do
We capture fingerprints. We don't give legal advice about NFA items, trusts, or your application. Contact the ATF or a firearms attorney with those questions.
Free archive service
We keep your fingerprint record on file. If an agency rejects a card, asks for a second copy, or you need the same prints for another application later, we reprint or resubmit without a new appointment and without charging you again for the capture.
Agency, FBI, and card fees are set by those offices and still apply. Tell us the original appointment name and date when you call.
Prices for ATF EFT fingerprints
- EFT fingerprint file for ATF eFormsDigital fingerprint file ready to upload with your Form 1 or Form 4. Cards are priced separately if your filing needs them.$110per person
- Fingerprint cardsAdditional cards are $30 each.$55
- Ink fingerprint cardsFD-258, FD-1164, and SF-87 cards in ink, state cards for Ohio, Maryland, and New Jersey, or any card that requires ink.$75
- Archive service, reprints and resubmissionsWe keep your fingerprint record on file so a reprint or resubmission does not need a new appointment. Agency and card fees still apply.Free
The EFT file is $110 per person. Fingerprint cards are $55, or $75 in ink, if your filing needs them as well. ATF fees are separate and paid to ATF. See all prices.
Questions about ATF EFT fingerprints
How much does an ATF EFT fingerprint file cost?
$110 per person. That covers capturing your prints and producing the EFT file in the format ATF eForms accepts. Fingerprint cards are $55, or $75 in ink, if you need those too.
Can I use an EFT file for ATF Form 1?
Yes. ATF eForms accept EFT fingerprint uploads for Form 1 and Form 4. You upload the file in the responsible persons section of the eForm.
Does every responsible person on a trust need fingerprints?
Yes. Each responsible person listed on a trust or business application needs their own fingerprints and their own EFT file.
Can I still mail fingerprint cards for Form 1?
Yes. If you don't use an EFT file, you can mail FD-258 cards. We can take those for you too.
Do I need new fingerprints for every ATF application?
Generally yes. ATF wants fingerprints submitted with the application, and files from an older application usually aren't reused. Confirm with your dealer or attorney.
My trust has three responsible persons. What do we do?
Each responsible person needs their own fingerprints and their own EFT file. We can schedule everyone in one visit.
Can you tell me if my Form 1 will be approved?
No. We capture fingerprints. ATF decides applications, and we can't advise on NFA items, trusts, or your filing.
What if I need another copy later?
We keep your fingerprint record on file, so reprints and resubmissions do not need a new appointment and we do not charge again for taking your prints. Agency and card fees still apply. Call (971) 514-3743 with the name and date of the original appointment.
Fingerprinting and background checks
People who book one of these often need another. All of them are available at our offices, and most by mobile appointment.
- Fingerprinting
Fingerprints for employment, licensing, immigration, adoption, and background checks.
- Live Scan (Electronic Fingerprinting)
Digital fingerprint capture and electronic submission, with ink cards when an agency requires them.
- Mobile Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting at your home or business, for individuals or groups.
- FD-258 Fingerprint Cards
Ink-rolled FD-258, FD-1164, SF-87, and state cards for travel nurse licenses, FBI, ATF, and more.
- FBI Background Check Fingerprinting (via FBI-Approved
Channeler Partners)
Fingerprints for your FBI Identity History Summary, submitted through an FBI-approved channeler.
- Insurance Licensing Fingerprinting and NAIC Affidavit
Notarization
Mobile FD-258 fingerprinting and NAIC biographical affidavit notarization for officers, directors, and key personnel.
- Florida Live Scan (FDLE) Fingerprinting for Level 2 Background
Checks
Fingerprints for Florida Level 2 background checks from Oregon, sent electronically or on FD-258 cards.
- North Carolina Fingerprint Cards, DCDEE and State Agencies
FD-258 cards for North Carolina DCDEE child care and state agency background checks.
- Oregon Expungement (Set-Aside) Fingerprint Cards
FD-258 cards for Oregon set-aside motions, ready to mail to Oregon State Police.
Where we offer ATF EFT fingerprints
At our Beaverton office and by mobile appointment across the Portland metro area.
Last updated 2026-09-10