About this office
Baltimore IV is a Intelligence Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), located at 31 Hopkins Plaza, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201.
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
This office falls under the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION, which coordinates ATF field and satellite offices across its region, including Baltimore IV.
This directory tracks ATF field offices, satellite offices, and division offices nationwide. Browse other ATF offices in Baltimore or across MD to find the closest location to you.
Frequently asked questions
About Baltimore IV in Baltimore, MD
This office
Where is Baltimore IV located? +
Baltimore IV is located at 31 Hopkins Plaza, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. Use the Get Directions button above to open navigation.
What type of ATF office is Baltimore IV? +
Baltimore IV is classified as a Intelligence Field Office within the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION.
What is a Intelligence Field Office? +
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
What is the ZIP code for Baltimore IV? +
The ZIP code for Baltimore IV in Baltimore, MD is 21201.
What city and state is Baltimore IV in? +
Baltimore IV is in Baltimore, MD.
How do I contact Baltimore IV? +
Contact details for Baltimore IV aren't published in this listing. Use the ATF office locator at
atf.gov or contact the
BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION for current phone and appointment information.
Is Baltimore IV open to walk-in visitors? +
Walk-in policies vary by office and can change without notice. Confirm the current visitor and appointment policy for Baltimore IV before making a trip.
What are typical ATF field office hours? +
Most ATF offices operate during standard federal business hours on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. Confirmed hours for Baltimore IV aren't included in this listing — verify directly before visiting.
Is Baltimore IV the same as ATF headquarters? +
No. Baltimore IV is a Intelligence Field Office under the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION. ATF's national headquarters is a separate office in Washington, D.C.
What is the directory ID for Baltimore IV? +
The directory ID for this listing is cee61523-2d6a-417c-9d88-c377a065dbdb.
Office types & structure
What's the difference between a Field Office and a Satellite Office? +
A Field Office is typically the primary ATF presence for a metro area or state, with broader staffing and services. A Satellite Office extends a field division's coverage into additional cities, often with a smaller footprint reporting up to a field office or division office.
What's the difference between a Field Office and a Division Office? +
A Division Office serves as the administrative headquarters for an entire ATF field division, overseeing multiple field and satellite offices across a multi-state region. A Field Office is one of the offices reporting into that division.
Who runs the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION? +
ATF field divisions are led by a Special Agent in Charge (SAC), who oversees all field and satellite offices within the division's territory.
What does the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION cover? +
ATF field divisions oversee firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation across a multi-state or regional area, coordinating the field and satellite offices within that territory, including Baltimore IV.
Is Baltimore IV a law enforcement office or an administrative office? +
It's classified as a Intelligence Field Office. Field and satellite offices are typically operational/investigative; division offices combine investigative oversight with administrative leadership for the region.
What agency does Baltimore IV fall under? +
Baltimore IV is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION.
Is ATF part of the Department of Justice? +
Yes. ATF is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice.
Services & jurisdiction
Does Baltimore IV handle firearms licensing? +
ATF field and satellite offices support Federal Firearms License (FFL) compliance and industry operations within their territory, though specific licensing services can vary by office. Contact Baltimore IV directly or check atf.gov to confirm what's handled on-site.
Does Baltimore IV issue Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)? +
FFL applications are processed through ATF's licensing centers; field offices such as Baltimore IV typically support compliance inspections and industry outreach rather than initial issuance. Confirm current procedures at atf.gov.
Does Baltimore IV handle explosives licensing? +
ATF offices support federal explosives licensing and compliance within their region. Confirm with Baltimore IV or atf.gov whether explosives licensing services are handled at this specific location.
Does Baltimore IV handle NFA (National Firearms Act) applications? +
NFA applications (e.g. for suppressors or short-barreled rifles) are processed centrally through ATF's NFA Division rather than at individual field offices. Baltimore IV may support related compliance work within its territory.
Does Baltimore IV handle arson investigations? +
ATF supports arson investigations, often in partnership with state and local fire and law enforcement agencies, within the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION's territory.
Does Baltimore IV investigate illegal firearms trafficking? +
Firearms trafficking investigation is a core ATF field function. Baltimore IV operates within the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION's investigative territory covering Baltimore, MD and the surrounding area.
Does Baltimore IV serve the general public or only licensees and industry? +
ATF offices generally serve both the public — for tips, records requests, and outreach — and regulated industry members such as FFL and explosives licensees, though the exact mix of services can vary by office.
Can I request public records from Baltimore IV? +
Public records requests to ATF are generally handled through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at atf.gov, rather than directly at an individual field or satellite office.
Does Baltimore IV coordinate with state and local law enforcement? +
Yes. ATF field and satellite offices, including Baltimore IV, routinely coordinate with state and local law enforcement on joint task forces and investigations within their territory.
How is Baltimore IV different from a local police department? +
Baltimore IV is a federal office. ATF enforces federal firearms, explosives, and arson-related laws, and often works alongside — rather than in place of — state and local police.
Reporting & emergencies
Can I report a firearms-related crime to Baltimore IV? +
ATF field offices, including Baltimore IV, accept tips related to firearms trafficking and violent crime involving firearms. For an active emergency, contact local law enforcement or 911 first.
Can I report an explosives incident to Baltimore IV? +
For an active emergency, contact 911 first. Baltimore IV and the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION can be contacted for non-emergency reporting and follow-up on explosives-related incidents.
What should I do if I need ATF outside of Baltimore IV's availability? +
For urgent matters outside normal availability, contact local law enforcement or 911 in an emergency, or reach ATF's national contact channels at atf.gov.
Nearby & verification
Are there other ATF offices near Baltimore, MD? +
Yes. This directory lists other
ATF offices in Baltimore and across
MD, within the BALTIMORE FIELD DIVISION. Browse nearby listings to find the closest office.
How can I verify current information about Baltimore IV? +
This listing is compiled from publicly available ATF office data. For current hours, phone numbers, and services, check the official ATF office locator at
atf.gov before visiting Baltimore IV.