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  • torquen
    Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 200

    How long does a transfer notice take from DOJ

    How long does it take for the transfer between father and son of a pistol? Filled out the transfer form, sent in the $19, and a few weeks later the check was cashed.
    Two months later and still have not received a form showing the transfer is completed. Anyone else done one lately?
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    Flintlock Tom
    Veteran Member
    • Feb 2007
    • 3353

    It's been a few years since I used one, but...
    Form 4544A is a "declaration" to notify the DOJ that a firearm has changed hands. You are reporting something that has already taken place. You do not have to wait for them to do something.
    "Everyone must determine for themselves what level of tyranny they are willing to tolerate.
    I let my CA residency expire in 2015."

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    • #3
      golfish
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Mar 2013
      • 10106

      Originally posted by Flintlock Tom
      It's been a few years since I used one, but...
      Form 4544A is a "declaration" to notify the DOJ that a firearm has changed hands. You are reporting something that has already taken place. You do not have to wait for them to do something.
      This is my understanding as well.
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      • #4
        Librarian
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        CGN Contributor - Lifetime
        • Oct 2005
        • 44641

        Originally posted by Flintlock Tom
        It's been a few years since I used one, but...
        Form 4544A is a "declaration" to notify the DOJ that a firearm has changed hands. You are reporting something that has already taken place. You do not have to wait for them to do something.
        Originally posted by golfish
        This is my understanding as well.
        Right.

        But to answer the 'how long' question, weeks to months - it is not a high-priority thing for CADOJ.
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        • #5
          onelonehorseman
          Veteran Member
          • Oct 2012
          • 4888

          Originally posted by Librarian
          Right.

          But to answer the 'how long' question, weeks to months - it is not a high-priority thing for CADOJ.
          That is my experience as well, though it's been a few years since I did that type of transfer.
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          • #6
            Mr. Beretta
            Calguns Addict
            • Dec 2005
            • 6614

            Did one in May of this year.

            Received the Ca.DOJ letter in 43 days.

            Good luck.

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            • #7
              Flintlock Tom
              Veteran Member
              • Feb 2007
              • 3353

              IT'S A TRAP!
              You don't got to wait fer nuthin'.
              You sent in the report form. (you kept a copy, right?)
              Yer done.
              "Everyone must determine for themselves what level of tyranny they are willing to tolerate.
              I let my CA residency expire in 2015."

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              • #8
                nyla
                Member
                • Dec 2018
                • 359

                In the future, I recommend using the CFARS site to handle stuff like this. That way you can print out a confirmation that the transfer is in process if you have any concerns. That's what I've done with some sellers who were nervous about doing a FTF transfer of a C+R. I just file it online the same day and send them a copy.
                "The California matrix of gun control laws is among the harshest in the nation and are filled with criminal law traps for people of common intelligence who desire to obey the law." - Hon. Roger T. Benitez
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