Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)

OMB 1140-0104

The Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) - ATF Form 3311.4, provides a uniform mean for industry members with a valid Federal importer or manufacturer license, to request firearms marking variance.

The latest form for Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) expires 2023-07-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form Application for Al Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) Form and Instruction
27 CFR 479.102 How Must Firearms Be Identified 4.1.2019.pdf Supplementary Document
27 CFR 478.92 Identification of Firearms and Armor Piercing Ammunition... 4.1.2019.pdf Supplementary Document
1140-0104 Supporting Statement A (082023).docx Supporting Statement A
Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance) Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202307-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2023-07-31
202004-1140-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2020-04-07
201702-1140-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2017-02-24
201311-1140-001 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2013-11-22