Ammunition Eligibility Check Fee Increase
- 06/02/2025
- law changes
Starting July 1, 2025, the California Department of Justice is increasing the fees for certain ammunition background checks. If you’re purchasing ammo using a Standard Ammunition Eligibility Check (AFS Match) or if you hold a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), you’ll now see a $5.00 fee per transaction—up from the previous amount. This fee is charged by the state and is non-refundable.
There is no change to the Basic Ammunition Eligibility Check (BAEC), which remains at $19.00. Most customers who are in the AFS system and have previously purchased a firearm from a licensed dealer in California should continue to qualify for the $5.00 SAEC option.
We’ll continue to process your ammo background checks as efficiently as possible and will always work to keep you informed of any state-imposed changes that affect your purchase.
For full details, you can visit the DOJ site here: https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/regs/ammofee
Key Takeaway
As of July 1, 2025, California is raising the state fee for ammo background checks (SAEC and COE) to $5 per transaction.
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