Section 4353 - Updating Afs Records(a) Before an individual can electronically correct or update one or more AFS records, the individual shall create a CFARS account as prescribed by California Code of Regulations, Title 11, section 4340.(b) The individual shall provide the following current information: Full name, residence address, zip code, date of birth, and identification type and number.(c) The individual shall provide their personal information, as it was, at the time when a firearm was purchased or transferred into the individual's ownership, as reported to the Department: Full name, residence address, zip code, date of birth, and identification type and number.(d) The individual shall provide information for one or more firearms that were purchased or transferred into the individual's ownership and possession with the same owner information at the time of purchase or transfer. The individual shall provide the following information for each firearm: Make, model, caliber, serial number information, and/or type.(e) The individual may add another firearm purchased or transferred at another time by providing additional firearm identifying information as prescribed by subdivision (d).(f) Updates or corrections to name, date of birth, identification type and/or identification number require the individual to electronically upload documents verifying the change as prompted by CFARS. The individual will be prompted to upload a copy of their current California Driver License, California Identification Card, or military identification card (with military station orders) along with the following documentation to verify an AFS record update: (1) A change of name requires a copy of the individual's marriage license, endorsed court order regarding restoration of former name, or endorsed court order regarding name change.(2) A change to the date of birth requires a copy of the individual's birth certificate.(3) An update to identification type, and/or identification number requires a copy of the individual's California Driver License, California Identification Card, or out-of-state driver license.(g) The individual shall then agree to the following personal declaration: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.(h) Once the individual has provided the necessary information and/or supporting documentation for the AFS record update or correction, the individual will then submit the information.(i) The Department shall either approve or reject the individual's request to update or correct one or more AFS records and notify the individual of the approval or rejection via electronic mail. If the request is rejected, the electronic mail notification shall provide information on how to proceed.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 11, § 4353
1. New section filed 6-13-2019; operative 7-1-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 24).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (c), (d) and (f)-(f)(3) filed 12-6-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 50). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11106 and 30370, Penal Code. Reference: Section 30370, Penal Code.
1. New section filed 6-13-2019; operative 7/1/2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 24).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (c), (d) and (f)-(f)(3) filed 12-6-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 50).