ATF Form 5400.13/5400.16 – Responsible Person Questionnaire

The ATF Form 5400.13 (Responsible Person Questionnaire) and its companion Form 5400.16 are required for anyone applying for an explosives license or permit. These forms collect detailed information about each responsible person associated with the business, ensuring compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations.

What Is ATF Form 5400.13/5400.16?

Form 5400.13 gathers personal, business, and background data for each responsible person, while Form 5400.16 provides additional certification and signature fields. Together, they form the core of the ATF’s Responsible Person Questionnaire, a mandatory part of every explosives license or permit application.

How to Complete the Form Online with Formize

• Step 1: Click the "Fill out this form" button on this page.
• Step 2: Wait a few seconds while the Formize PDF Filler app loads the fillable PDF.
• Step 3: Enter the requested information in each field. The interface saves your progress automatically.
• Step 4: When all sections are complete, download the finished PDF or submit it directly to the ATF portal.

Common Mistakes & Tips for a Successful Submission

Don’t leave any required fields blank. The ATF will reject applications with missing data. Use the "Add another responsible person" button if you have more than one individual to report.

Use legal names only. Include maiden names, previous married names, and any aliases exactly as they appear on official documents.

Double‑check dates. Ensure birth dates, licensing dates, and expiration dates follow the MM/DD/YYYY format.

Where to Send the Completed Form

After you download the completed PDF, mail or fax it to the ATF National Services Center, Federal Explosives Licensing Center, P.O. Box 6200‑18, Portland, OR 97228‑6200. Refer to the ATF instructions for any additional submission requirements.

Need a printable version? Use the download link below to get the original PDF.