GOT IT TODAY !!!
Went to the mailbox for regular check, not expecting anything yet.
Their site changed my status from 'Processing' to 'Completed' on Wednesday, 10/15/09.
TODAY, Saturday, 10/17/09 it came in the mail. Envelope was postmarked the 15th, the same day the status changed. Could it be that they are getting more efficient? Probably not, I just got lucky.
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- Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:59 pm
- Forum: The "Waiting Room"
- Topic: June 2009 Applications
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- Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:58 am
- Forum: The "Waiting Room"
- Topic: June 2009 Applications
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Re: June 2009 Applications
ME TOO !!!!!!
CHL Class 5/16/09
Mailed Packet 6/05/09
Rec'd at DPS 6/09/09
Rec'd PIN 7/17/09
Approved 10/15/09
I checked this AM, it says APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE
ACTIVE.
After this long wait, now I can start haunting the mailbox. I guess it is the season for it.
CHL Class 5/16/09
Mailed Packet 6/05/09
Rec'd at DPS 6/09/09
Rec'd PIN 7/17/09
Approved 10/15/09
I checked this AM, it says APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE
ACTIVE.
After this long wait, now I can start haunting the mailbox. I guess it is the season for it.
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:30 am
- Forum: The "Waiting Room"
- Topic: June 2009 Applications
- Replies: 575
- Views: 68517
Re: June 2009 Applications
There is a lot of confusion regarding 'NUMBERS' for the CHL. Maybe this will help....
Some of the OLD yellow applications had a preprinted number on them. These numbers are NOT USED for anything. Originally they planned to use them, but decided not to. With so many applications, and so many instructor having packets, there were large gaps in the listing of these numbers. Some instructors could take up to a year to use their supply of applications. This would leave gaps in this numbering system. Many people asked for packets, but never completed them. More gaps. Many people made errors on their applications, tossed them away, got a new application. More gaps.
Applications are no longer prenumbered.
When DPS receives a packet, a number is assigned. This number is shown on the letter you will receive from them that informs you of your PIN number.
When you go online to check the status of your application, the PIN number is used. The PIN number is used for their internal tracking, the actual application number MAY be the number assigned to your license. Stress MAY. If anyone still has their original letter, is the application number the number on your plastic?
Some of the OLD yellow applications had a preprinted number on them. These numbers are NOT USED for anything. Originally they planned to use them, but decided not to. With so many applications, and so many instructor having packets, there were large gaps in the listing of these numbers. Some instructors could take up to a year to use their supply of applications. This would leave gaps in this numbering system. Many people asked for packets, but never completed them. More gaps. Many people made errors on their applications, tossed them away, got a new application. More gaps.
Applications are no longer prenumbered.
When DPS receives a packet, a number is assigned. This number is shown on the letter you will receive from them that informs you of your PIN number.
When you go online to check the status of your application, the PIN number is used. The PIN number is used for their internal tracking, the actual application number MAY be the number assigned to your license. Stress MAY. If anyone still has their original letter, is the application number the number on your plastic?
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:49 am
- Forum: The "Waiting Room"
- Topic: June 2009 Applications
- Replies: 575
- Views: 68517
Re: June 2009 Applications
On Saturday, August 15th, I received a large envelope from DPS. It contained one of my fingerprint cards along with a letter. It stated that I had not completely filled out the P.O.B. portion. This letter was dated July 22nd. So from the time they wrote the letter until I got to me is about a MONTH. Things really ripping along in Austin.
Anyway, this TINY P.O.B. box is about 3/8's x 3/8's, just to the right side of the box asking for the state of your drivers license, and the same size. As I was BORN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this box was WAY to small.
After about 30 minutes on hold this morning, I was told to simply put "TN" in this box, which is post office speak for Tennessee.
I will mail it back this morning, and hope to does not take another month for it to get to Austin.
The one thing I learned is that they stamp and date their received date on the back of the fingerprint card. On the front, they handwrite you application number at the top just beside the state seal.
Anyway, this TINY P.O.B. box is about 3/8's x 3/8's, just to the right side of the box asking for the state of your drivers license, and the same size. As I was BORN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this box was WAY to small.
After about 30 minutes on hold this morning, I was told to simply put "TN" in this box, which is post office speak for Tennessee.
I will mail it back this morning, and hope to does not take another month for it to get to Austin.
The one thing I learned is that they stamp and date their received date on the back of the fingerprint card. On the front, they handwrite you application number at the top just beside the state seal.
- Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:22 pm
- Forum: The "Waiting Room"
- Topic: June 2009 Applications
- Replies: 575
- Views: 68517
Re: June 2009 Applications
I did apply in June, and got my PIN today. Not really sure about 'watched pots', but I plan to watch the DPS site often. Sure hope my photo is not as bad as I remember, but probably is.