FFL/CFARS Processing Times

[RedPandaGear]

Ive seen several of my friends come back in under 3 weeks, but I think i hold the record on COE time frame.

10 months and 8 days between applying and approval. Delayed twice, WHILE actively drosing and taking possession of nearly a dozen firearms.

**** the doj!

Its almost as if they dont want people to be able to get a COE, or any of the other things CFARS is used for.

[microwaveguy]

When I renewed my COE last year (Aug) it took 5 weeks for them to process and issue a renewal. Submitted early Aug and it didn't appear until second week of Sept. Year before that , 2 days. Not sure when I am going to submit for renewal this year.

[Nardo1895]

When I renewed my COE last year (Aug) it took 5 weeks for them to process and issue a renewal. Submitted early Aug and it didn't appear until second week of Sept. Year before that , 2 days. Not sure when I am going to submit for renewal this year.

I just got my new COE. Renewal took two weeks to the day. I think I submitted it three weeks before it expired. Cut it too close...

[Rakso]

6 weeks here.

[Tommy@MW]

I sent my documents for my FFL07 on May 11th, card got charged 2 weeks after. I got a call from the San Diego field office around june 10th, june 25th I got a call from my IOI to schedule the interview on july 1st. Interview was around 2 hours long, a couple questions about the buisness location and why I want an FFL (I said I wanted to sell and make guns for profit and my IOI said "That's good enough for me"). We went over on how the A&D style of bookkeeping works, how to fill out a 4473, and various other things. July 22nd I got the letter with my FFL07. I think I am still missing some informational posters I am required to put up and some sort of packet? All in all from may 11th to July 22nd was 78 days.

I applied for my coe with my livescan on the 23rd. Everyday is agony while I wait lol

[RedPandaGear]

I applied for my coe with my livescan on the 23rd. Everyday is agony while I wait lol

Imagine how you will feel if you hire someone and you went through this process just to find out they suck at their job and you have to start over with someone new.

[microwaveguy]

Well I put in for a renewal yesterday and they already came back with wanting my FFL number that is already in my profile

I think these people find any reason they can NOT to do their job, but I responded to the mind numbing email with the information requested.

So the clock is ticking and I'll see how long it takes to get a renewal.

[SunsetIE]

I mailed in my 03 app on 8/1. They charged my card 8/4. Expecting the app to come some time this week.


Amazing timing compared to 10 months for my COE

[Tommy@MW]

Just now I received an update to my COE after 17 days. Apparently my stupid a** forgot to upload my CADL. I uploaded it and hopefully it processes quick.

[crosskonaftw]

Just received my documents, timeline is below.

Also a couple quirks, I was also flagged for not having uploaded my CA DL to CFARS, which makes me think the web app is not clear that it's required.. or doesn't give the option to upload it on initial submission.. either way, it sucks that the system doesn't require it before allowing users to proceed.

CA DOJ emailed to ask if I had my FFL number, I let them know I just mailed my app and they were ok with this and proceeded to process my COE even before my FFL was approved.

When I entered my livescan ATI number on CFARS, it doesn't carry over to the final "preview" screen before submission, this is normal and ok, they DO get your ATI number if you entered it properly on the previous page.

TL;DR make sure you upload a copy of your CA DL when applying for CA COE to avoid delays, good luck!

CA coe
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submitted 7/12
notice of incomplete application 7/16
fixed by uploading CA DL 7/16
notice of app in progress 7/22
COE issued 07/30

FFL03
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mailed application 7/15
check cashed 7/23
ffl approved letter postmarked 8/3
ffl received in mailbox 8/7

[tandeminvest]

Thanks for all the detail!

Question, is this. your initial FFL?

[Tommy@MW]

LOL, I just checked CFARS just to see if anything changed and I see my COE went through! Took from July 23 to August 9th after uploading my CADL a couple hours ealier. All this effort and waiting just to see "Your COE has 364 days before it expires."

[SunsetIE]

received an update to my COE after 17 days. Needed to upload my CADL.

I was also flagged for not having uploaded my CA DL to CFARS...........either way, it sucks that the system doesn't require it before allowing users to proceed.

When i did my initial app there was NO WHERE to upload a CA DL. Got the same dumbass error message after a few days.

Almost like they intentionally make the site hard to use like said above.

[Tommy@MW]

Yeah I know right. Some byzantine bureaucracy....

Now I gotta get my DOJ instructor training and apply to the centralized list. More paperwork smh

[crosskonaftw]

Question, is this. your initial FFL?

Yes