DOJ DROS and Automated Firearms System Updates
California charges a total state fee of $37.19 for a firearm purchase. This includes a $31.19 DROS fee for background checks and the transfer registry, a $1 Firearms Safety Act fee and a $5 Safety and Enforcement fee.
Who: All firearms purchasers, dealers, and registered firearms owners in CaliforniaAction: Firearms purchasers should verify their personal information is current in DOJ systems. Dealers should review the latest DROS processing guidelines on the DOJ Bureau of Firearms website.●Reviewed Oct 16, 2026