ATF Fingerprinting

EFT Files for ATF eForm 1 and eForm 4

An EFT file, or Electronic Fingerprint Transmission, is a digital file that contains your fingerprints and demographic details. The format of these files varies depending on the requesting agency's requirements.

Morrissette Legal Services, in partnership with PrintScan, offers ATF-compliant EFT File services for individuals completing Form 1 or Form 4 through ATF's eForms portal. We securely capture your fingerprints and provide you with your EFT file electronically within 72 hours. After your fingerprint appointment, the exported file can be sent to you via email or downloaded onto a flash drive (flash drives are available at location). Please note that you will not be able to view the EFT file yourself. Instead, you will need to provide the EFT file to your FFL dealer for further processing. When filling out your application on the ATF's eForms portal, simply upload the EFT file provided by Morrissette Legal Services and PrintScan.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions ⁎

Q. Which ATF eForms accept EFT submissions?

A. ATF eForms 1 and eForms 4 support EFT submissions. For all other forms, fingerprint cards are required. Please note that your EFT file is valid exclusively for Forms 1 and 4.

Q. What does Morrissette Legal Services do with my fingerprints after scanning?

A. Your privacy is our top priority. At Morrissette Legal Services, in partnership with PrintScan, we ensure that fingerprint cards and images are not retained beyond 30 calendar days after receipt or the successful completion of the transaction, whichever is shorter. All fingerprint data is securely destroyed or deleted, in strict adherence to the FBI CJIS Security Policy.

Q. What to do after receiving your EFT file?

A. After your fingerprint appointment, you won't be able to view the EFT file. Here’s what to do next:

  1. Download the File: File will be sent to your personal Email or downloaded on a Flash Drive

  2. Avoid Phone Downloads: Do NOT download the file to your cell phone, as it will not work properly.

  3. Do Not Open the File: Do NOT attempt to open the encrypted file; it is not viewable.

  4. Trusted Computer: Ensure you download the file to a trusted computer as soon as possible.

  5. Send to FFL Dealer: Provide a copy of the EFT file to your local FFL dealer for uploading to complete the process.