2016 Application Watch - post your 2016 timelines here

[mikezee1970]

I've been following many posts on this website for about a month or so and decided it was time to post. I'm not exactly in any hurry, just wondering more than anything.

I think I may have made a clerical error. I applied for my license in Jan. A week or so later, I took the class and did my fingerprints the same day. I submitted all supporting documents the next day. Here's where it gets tricky. I don't "think" I ever received a confirmation e-mail. That's not to say that I did receive an e-mail, but then deleted it knowing full well that I just submitted my documents and thought the e-mail was frivolous. Big mistake. Reviewing all the posts in this forum made me realize I better make sure I get a confirmation e-mail, plus I may have goofed submitting the documents to RSD the first time and never actually received an e-mail (I've seen a post or two to make sure you select the right buttons when submitting online docs). Whatever the case, I re-submitted the docs and this time I did get a confirmation e-mail.

Unfortunately, I think my clock has reset because I read somewhere that said do not re-submit supporting docs as this will only slow down the process. Great. So, basically I wasted almost 3 full weeks.

I have not contacted RSD in any way, nor have I contacted state rep or governor's office. I plan on waiting it out.

Here's my timeline:

UPDATED!!!

Application: 1/21/16
Fingerprints: 1/30/16
CHL-100: 1/30/16
Uploaded docs to RSD: 1/31/16
Re-uploaded docs to RSD: 2/19/16
Confirmation e-mail: 2/19/16
Website changed: 4/29/16
Plastic in hand: 5/2/16

I'll let you know if anything changes. I'll keep watching this forum.

Holy Toledo!!! Plastic has arrived!!!

I had to double check to make sure everything was correct, etc. No issues.

Total calendar time: 92 days
Total business time: 63 days (less holidays, Sats and Suns)

I'll peek in over the next few days to see if anyone else has received plastic, but my time in the "waiting room" is 'bout over.

Good luck all!!!

PS: Never contacted state rep, govenor's office, or RSD.....

[Alamo20]

DPS received all my documentation on Feb. 25 and sent me a confirmation. Two weeks ago I sent them an email checking my status. A few moments ago, I received the following email:

"Thank you for using the Regulatory Services Division’s website.

Our records indicate your license was selected for issue on 05/02/2016. Allow several days for printing and preparation for mailing. After mailing date, your license should arrive between 7-14 business days.

If it has been more than 30 business days since printing, please notify the department. Replacements cannot be requested until after 30 business days have passed from the printing date."

I guess we will just wait and see if it's true or not.

[Boomstick1]

Class 2/6/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/6/16
Application 2/6/16 online
Confirmation email 2/8/16
Fingerprints 2/15/16
started working on it 3/11/16 (said it was in background check status)
status changed online: 4/29/16
plastic in hand: 5/2/16

I know alot of you guys are expecting yours in as well. hopefully the wait will be short.

[mclipp]

all in Jan 22
confirmation e-mail Jan 25
status change 4-29
plastic in the mailbox: TODAY
yea!

[Malfy26]

Howdy folks,
I came across this forum a few days ago and figured I'd contribute to the cause by posting my current time line.

1/27 - posted application
1/29 - confirmation of application
1/29 - CHL 100 uploaded and received by RSD
2/9 - finger prints complete

Now I'm just patiently waiting like the masses

The eagle has landed.

96 days from application.
83 days from fingerprints

[Walter85]

Class 2/6/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/6/16
Application 2/6/16 online
Confirmation email 2/8/16
Fingerprints 2/15/16
started working on it 3/11/16 (said it was in background check status)
status changed online: 4/29/16
plastic in hand: 5/2/16

I know alot of you guys are expecting yours in as well. hopefully the wait will be short.

Finally off... Going home to check!!!

[Walter85]

No luck... Maybe tomorrow...

[Boomstick1]

No luck... Maybe tomorrow...

Aw man and we was on a roll. sorry.

[Walter85]

No luck... Maybe tomorrow...

Aw man and we was on a roll. sorry.

I know. I'm an hour south of Houston so hopefully tomorrow is my lucky day.

[rexmitchell]

Application 2/5/16 online
Fingerprints 2/12/16
Class 2/18/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/18/16
Confirmation email 2/19/16
status changed online: 4/29/16
plastic in hand: 5/2/16

I'll also mentioned I proactively submitted supporting documents from a previous arrest when I was a dumb 19 year old. Not sure if that had anything to do with the process but I gave it to them anyway. I had to get court records because I couldn't remember dates/exact offenses I was originally charged with that got dismissed so I already had anything they would want.

[ArtVandelay]

[quote="ArtVandelay"]Update of the good variety!

UPDATE

Online App - 1/5/2016
Fingerprints (IdentoGo) - 1/14/2016
CHL-100 Submitted Online - 2/17/2016
Confirmation - 2/17/2016
Sent to Print - 4/22/2016
Status Change - 4/29/2016
Plastic in Hand - 5/2/2016

[RETiffner]

It only took the oilfield slowing down to a crawl for me to be able to find enough time at home to finally take a class. Just submitted all supporting docs, so going to try and "forget" about it for a month or so...


21 Jan 2016... Class completed
12 Feb 2016... Confirmation email and fee paid
19 Feb 2016... Prints completed and All supporting docs uploaded

Now for the wait....

Update:

22 Apr 2016... Called both Reggie's voicemail, left a message and also called the main RSD number. RSD wouldnt give me any other info than "Still processing"
23 Apr 2016... Reggie returned my call and said that I was approved, expect plastic in hand 7-10 days
29 Apr 2016... Website changed today jumped off couch and one leg hopped to the mail box (just had ankle rebuilt in surgery wednesday) no plastic yet

Plastic in the mail 2 May...was VERY fortunate that my daughter was home sick from school so I could rouse her awake to send her after the mail when I heard the postman running. (Shes the best lol)

[BROOKELF]

Finally woke up to a status change this morning!! hopefully it's in today's mail with my luck the postman will put it in the wrong box lol!!!

[Walter85]

Well, no plastic yet. Talked to real nice lady at RSD and she informed me that the printing and mailing happens in San Antonio so she said to give it the 7-10 window for that to happen. She did confirmed my address and that indeed everything had been approved and mailed on 4/29. Keeping my fingers crossed for today's mail. Good luck everybody, the end is near....!

[Boomstick1]

Well, no plastic yet. Talked to real nice lady at RSD and she informed me that the printing and mailing happens in San Antonio so she said to give it the 7-10 window for that to happen. She did confirmed my address and that indeed everything had been approved and mailed on 4/29. Keeping my fingers crossed for today's mail. Good luck everybody, the end is near....!

Hang in there I know there is a mailman running around somewhere out there with your plastic.