Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Firearm Transaction - California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms - Form BOF 4544A

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California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms form BOF 4544A (Rev. 01/2020) collects owner identification and firearm details for either an operation of law transfer or an intra-familial firearm transaction. The form requires mandatory owner information, including residence and birth data, citizenship status, driver/ID and firearm safety certificate numbers. It also captures firearm type, category, serial number, make, model, caliber, origin, barrel length, and acquisition information. A signed declaration authorizes eligibility checks and requires relinquishment if ineligible. Submission instructions specify a $19.00 fee and required supporting documents.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Owner Information

Firearm(s) Information

Declaration

Submission Requirements

STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOF 4544A (Rev. 01/2020) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PAGE 1 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF FIREARMS Report of Operation of Law or Intra-Familial Firearm Transaction California Penal Code sections 27875 or 27920, respectively. A total processing fee of $19.00 must accompany this report. (Instructions on Page 2) All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory | A. Owner Information | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *First Name: | | | | Middle Name: | | | | | *Last Name: | | | | Suffix: | | Alias First Name (if any): | | | | Alias Middle Name: | | | | | Alias Last Name: | | | | Suffix: | | *Residence Street Address: | | | | | | | *City: | | | | | *State: | *Zip Code: | | Mailing Address (if different): | | | | | | | City: | | | | | State: | Zip Code: | | *Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): | | | *Place of Birth (state or country): | | | *Gender: | Height: | | | Weight: | *Phone No. (include area code): | | | | *U.S. Citizen? | Yes
No | If no, enter Alien Registration No. or I-94 No.: | | | | | | *Country of Citizenship: | | | | | | | Enter your California driver license (CDL), California ID (CID), or Military ID (MIL) number in the ID number box to the right. If using military identification you must send a copy of your permanent duty station orders stating you are stationed in California. | | | | | *ID Type (check one): CDL CID MIL | | | | | *ID Number: | | *Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) No.: | | | B. Firearm(s) Information (To report additional firearm(s) copy and attach additional applications) | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *Firearm Type:
Handgun Rifle Shotgun Rifle/Shotgun Combo | | | | *Category (select from list on page 3) | | | | *Serial Number: | | | | *Make: | | *Model: | | | *Caliber: | *Firearm Origin: | | | *Barrel Length: IN. CM. | | | *Firearm Self-Built? | Yes
No | *Did You Obtain A Serial Yes Number From The DOJ? No | | | *Frame/Receiver Yes Only? No | | *Is Firearm In Law Enforcement Custody? | | | Yes
No | | *Color: | *Date Acquired (mm/dd/yyyy): | | *Acquired From: Spouse Family Member (Specify Relationship): Estate Executor Other | | | | | | | | | *Firearm Type: | | | | | | | | *Category (select from list on page 3) | | | | *Serial Number: | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Handgun | Rifle | | | Shotgun | | Rifle/Shotgun Combo | | | | | | | | | *Make: | | | | | *Model: | | | | *Caliber: | *Firearm Origin: | | | *Barrel Length: IN. CM. | | *Firearm Self-Built? | | Yes
No | | | *Did You Obtain A Serial Yes Number From The DOJ? No | | | | *Frame/Receiver Yes Only? No | | *Is Firearm In Law Yes Enforcement Custody? No | | | | *Color: | | | *Date Acquired (mm/dd/yyyy): | | | | *Acquired From: Spouse Family Member (Specify Relationship): Estate Executor Other | | | | | | | | C. Declaration | | --- | | I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. I expressly authorize the Department of Justice to perform firearms eligibility checks ofall relevant state and federal databases, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System. I also understand that if I currently possess or own firearms and the results of this check reveal that I am ineligible either to lawfully possess or purchase firearms, I must relinquish any and all firearms in my possession.
Signature Date | STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOF 4544A (Rev. 01/2020) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PAGE 2 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF FIREARMS Report of Operation of Law or

FAQs

What is the purpose of BOF 4544A?

BOF 4544A is used to report a firearms transfer either as an operation of law transaction or an intra-familial firearm transaction to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms.

Which owner details are required on the form?

The form requires mandatory owner information such as name, residence address, city/state/ZIP, date and place of birth, gender, citizenship status, driver license/ID details, and the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) number.

What documents and fees must be submitted?

The submission package must include a $19.00 processing fee, a copy of the California driver license or identification card, and additional proof of lawful presence if the ID shows “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY,” along with name-difference documentation when applicable.

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