I'm very new to the NFA process and as I said earlier, I'm going the trust route to avoid these issues but if I understand the pdf on the ATF's site correctly from page 188, question/answer m18 (two answers prior to your post):
"(M18) What law enforcement officials’ certifications on an application to transfer or make an NFA
weapon are acceptable to ATF?
As provided by regulations, certifications by the local chief of police,
sheriff of the county, head of the State
police, or State or local district attorney or prosecutor are acceptable. The
regulations also provide that certifications of other officials are appropriate
if found in a particular case to be acceptable to the Director. Examples of
other officials who have been accepted in specific situations include
State attorneys general and judges of
State courts having authority to conduct jury trials in felony cases.
[27 CFR 479.63 and 479.85]
And question/answer M20: (M20) If the chief law enforcement
official whose jurisdiction includes
the proposed transferee's residence refuses to sign the "law enforcement certification," will the
signature of an official in another
jurisdiction be acceptable?
No. (But see Question M18 for the
list of acceptable chief law enforcement officers.)"
If I wasn't going the trust route I'd contact the ATF and ask for written clarification to make sure I don't have to resubmit paperwork.



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