About this office
Oakland is a Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), located at 1301 Clay Street, Room 670S, Oakland, CA 94612.
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
This office falls under the SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION, which coordinates ATF field and satellite offices across its region, including Oakland.
This directory tracks ATF field offices, satellite offices, and division offices nationwide. Browse other ATF offices in Oakland or across CA to find the closest location to you.
Frequently asked questions
About Oakland in Oakland, CA
This office
Where is Oakland located? +
Oakland is located at 1301 Clay Street, Room 670S, Oakland, CA 94612. Use the Get Directions button above to open navigation.
What type of ATF office is Oakland? +
Oakland is classified as a Field Office within the SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION.
What is a 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 Oakland? +
The ZIP code for Oakland in Oakland, CA is 94612.
What city and state is Oakland in? +
Oakland is in Oakland, CA.
How do I contact Oakland? +
Contact details for Oakland aren't published in this listing. Use the ATF office locator at
atf.gov or contact the
SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION for current phone and appointment information.
Is Oakland open to walk-in visitors? +
Walk-in policies vary by office and can change without notice. Confirm the current visitor and appointment policy for Oakland 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 Oakland aren't included in this listing — verify directly before visiting.
Is Oakland the same as ATF headquarters? +
No. Oakland is a Field Office under the SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION. ATF's national headquarters is a separate office in Washington, D.C.
What is the directory ID for Oakland? +
The directory ID for this listing is 631d252a-e03f-4fdb-bb34-08bba028576e.
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 SAN FRANCISCO 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 SAN FRANCISCO 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 Oakland.
Is Oakland a law enforcement office or an administrative office? +
It's classified as a Field Office. Field and satellite offices are typically operational/investigative; division offices combine investigative oversight with administrative leadership for the region.
What agency does Oakland fall under? +
Oakland is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the SAN FRANCISCO 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 Oakland 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 Oakland directly or check atf.gov to confirm what's handled on-site.
Does Oakland issue Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)? +
FFL applications are processed through ATF's licensing centers; field offices such as Oakland typically support compliance inspections and industry outreach rather than initial issuance. Confirm current procedures at atf.gov.
Does Oakland handle explosives licensing? +
ATF offices support federal explosives licensing and compliance within their region. Confirm with Oakland or atf.gov whether explosives licensing services are handled at this specific location.
Does Oakland 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. Oakland may support related compliance work within its territory.
Does Oakland handle arson investigations? +
ATF supports arson investigations, often in partnership with state and local fire and law enforcement agencies, within the SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION's territory.
Does Oakland investigate illegal firearms trafficking? +
Firearms trafficking investigation is a core ATF field function. Oakland operates within the SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION's investigative territory covering Oakland, CA and the surrounding area.
Does Oakland 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 Oakland? +
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 Oakland coordinate with state and local law enforcement? +
Yes. ATF field and satellite offices, including Oakland, routinely coordinate with state and local law enforcement on joint task forces and investigations within their territory.
How is Oakland different from a local police department? +
Oakland 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 Oakland? +
ATF field offices, including Oakland, 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 Oakland? +
For an active emergency, contact 911 first. Oakland and the SAN FRANCISCO 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 Oakland'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 Oakland, CA? +
Yes. This directory lists other
ATF offices in Oakland and across
CA, within the SAN FRANCISCO FIELD DIVISION. Browse nearby listings to find the closest office.
How can I verify current information about Oakland? +
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 Oakland.