September Apps

So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!

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Re: September Apps

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txglock21 wrote:
ltgencharles wrote:
TrackinPat wrote:I GOT A STATUS UPDATE! I GOT A STATUS UPDATE! I GOT A STATUS UPDATE!

License Status: Application packet has been received from the applicant, the application is in progress. Show receipt

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

Is the "special condition" because I'm military?

Yes it is. You get recognition for it on your license as "Veteran" under where it says Concealed Handgun License. Thank you for your service brother and happy carrying!
Unless something has changed since April, you can get "Veteran" on your TX driver's license, but NOT on your CHL, because I renewed both back in April and that's the way it was then. Got in put on DL, but not on CHL. :mad5
It has changed since then, sir. It was in effect as of Sept. 1, 2013.

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Re: September Apps

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TrackinPat wrote:Another update! They're moving now!

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending

Figured I'd be stuck on "Background Check: Under review" for a while but apparently not... Hopefully it manufactures quickly.
Wow! It's moving along. I wonder if mine will move that fast being from NJ. It's like moving from another country.
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Re: September Apps

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It has changed since then, sir. It was in effect as of Sept. 1, 2013.[/quote]

Thanks! That's good to know. Unfortuately I guess I will have to wait until the next renewal to get it added. (Not going to pay just have it on there.) :cheers2:
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Re: September Apps

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Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 09/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 09/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.
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Re: September Apps

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BewaffneteBürger wrote:Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 10/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 10/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.
You may want to post in the October thread, but some of us just got our 1st updates after 5 weeks of mailing it in.... So you maybe waiting a little bit.
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Re: September Apps

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escapedNJ wrote:
BewaffneteBürger wrote:Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 10/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 10/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.
You may want to post in the October thread, but some of us just got our 1st updates after 5 weeks of mailing it in.... So you maybe waiting a little bit.
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Thank you for the response escapedNJ! I apologize (to all) though, I actually meant 09/20/2013 (and yes, I did provide the lady at DPS with the correct date, lol). I think I am getting everything in continuing to read this message board; Guess I am just taken back how the DPS is operating here. Thought the process would be more efficient, refined. Learning here. Question, since now I am in my 5th week, do you think I should still just wait or further contact them?

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Re: September Apps

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BewaffneteBürger wrote:
escapedNJ wrote:
BewaffneteBürger wrote:Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 10/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 10/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.
You may want to post in the October thread, but some of us just got our 1st updates after 5 weeks of mailing it in.... So you maybe waiting a little bit.
----

Thank you for the response escapedNJ! I apologize (to all) though, I actually meant 09/20/2013 (and yes, I did provide the lady at DPS with the correct date, lol). I think I am getting everything in continuing to read this message board; Guess I am just taken back how the DPS is operating here. Thought the process would be more efficient, refined. Learning here. Question, since now I am in my 5th week, do you think I should still just wait or further contact them?
I think you will probably have an update any day. I coverd myself by sending the documents online as well. you can do that via email in the contact us section.
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Re: September Apps

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TrackinPat wrote:
txglock21 wrote:
ltgencharles wrote:
TrackinPat wrote:I GOT A STATUS UPDATE! I GOT A STATUS UPDATE! I GOT A STATUS UPDATE!

License Status: Application packet has been received from the applicant, the application is in progress. Show receipt

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

Is the "special condition" because I'm military?

Yes it is. You get recognition for it on your license as "Veteran" under where it says Concealed Handgun License. Thank you for your service brother and happy carrying!
Unless something has changed since April, you can get "Veteran" on your TX driver's license, but NOT on your CHL, because I renewed both back in April and that's the way it was then. Got in put on DL, but not on CHL. :mad5
It has changed since then, sir. It was in effect as of Sept. 1, 2013.
I sent mine in Sept. 3 and got plastic in October and it did not include "Veteran" on it.
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Re: September Apps

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UPDATE!!!!! :woohoo

Background Complete!!!

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending
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Re: September Apps

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escapedNJ wrote:UPDATE!!!!! :woohoo

Background Complete!!!

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending

How long did it take?
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Re: September Apps

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Cshuff21 wrote:
escapedNJ wrote:UPDATE!!!!! :woohoo

Background Complete!!!

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending

How long did it take?
Background was two days and I mailed my paper work on 9/16.
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Re: September Apps

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Wife got her first update this morning. She mailed all her stuff on Sept 23rd and a confirmation the got it on the 26th,

Won't be long I hope.

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Re: September Apps

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BewaffneteBürger wrote:Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 09/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 09/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.
BewaffneteBürger

I called DPS and they lady i talked to said it takes 3 to 4 weeks for applications to be sent for data entry. She didn't say how long applications stay in data entry but once the application has been entered into the system the process moves fairly fast. Most one this forum have their CHL in hand with in a week or so from the first updated on the website.

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Re: September Apps

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Well, it's listed as mailed!!!

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

:thewave

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Re: September Apps

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TrackinPat wrote:Well, it's listed as mailed!!!

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

:thewave
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