February Applications

[southboundp]

Sign me up for the waiting list.....

[Keith B]

Sign me up for the waiting list.....

Welcome southboundp!

[UpTheIrons]

lol
but in spite of government "perks" ,your employer has a much better long range retirement plan
and a better track record on keeping promises

Not to get too religious, but...

Amen and Hallelujah!

[Spanky]

DPS recieved my packet on feb 12, how long until I recieve my PIN.....I am terrible at being patient. I guess I will be in here with you folks for a while.

2-9-09 took class
2-10-09 sent packet certified mail
2-12-09 they recieved package
no info after that

[UpTheIrons]

DPS recieved my packet on feb 12, how long until I recieve my PIN.....I am terrible at being patient.

Might I suggest a leisurely reading of the Book of Job?

The standard 'book answer' for your PIN arriving is that it takes 3-4 weeks for your app to enter the system, at which time the magical computer gnomes will generate said PIN, stuff it in an envelope and trust the USPS to deliver it to you in a timely manner so that you can watch your glacial (non-)progress until such time as your app is approved.

Does this help your impatience?

Oh! Welcome to the forum, by the way!

[Sargergp]

new status

Well, you can add me to the list, and I'm not very patient either

01/22/09 completed online app
02/02/09 received packet
02/07/09 completed CHL class
02/09/09 mailed packet priority delivery confirmation w/check (miss marked veteran status for online app)
02/10/09 delivery confirmed
02/25/09 online status changed from "packet sent" to "processing application"
02/27/09 check cashed by DPS
XX/XX/09 permit issued
XX/XX/09 plastic received

[wheelgun wielder]

I guess I can add my info to the data collection:

02/01/09 - Completed CHL Class
02/02/09 - Packet dropped in mail to DPS (didn't think to send it with delivery confirmation)
02/20/09 - Check deposited by DPS
xx/xx/xx - waiting for PIN

What I find funny is that I sent in my U.S. passport renewal to the State Department a week after I mailed in my CHL application packet, and I got my new passport in the mail yesterday! Three weeks total, from mailbox to mailbox. Although to be fair, it was a renewal, and I guess they didn't have to re-investigate if where I was born had changed since the last time.

[KingOfDirk]

I guess I can add my info to the data collection:

02/01/09 - Completed CHL Class
02/02/09 - Packet dropped in mail to DPS (didn't think to send it with delivery confirmation)
02/20/09 - Check deposited by DPS
xx/xx/xx - waiting for PIN

What I find funny is that I sent in my U.S. passport renewal to the State Department a week after I mailed in my CHL application packet, and I got my new passport in the mail yesterday! Three weeks total, from mailbox to mailbox. Although to be fair, it was a renewal, and I guess they didn't have to re-investigate if where I was born had changed since the last time.

Man, when the State Department is running rings around you, it's time to re-evaluate your policies and procedures.

I recently had really good luck with the folks in Foggy Bottom, too, but I paid the $60 expedited handling fee (I needed a new one ASAP for a trip to Africa that couldn't be postponed). I overnighted the old passport and renewal form, and had my new one via express mail in exactly seven calendar days.

Taking this as a model, how many would be willing to pay an expedited handling fee to get a CHL in seven days? You'd still have the 60-day setup for the standard fee, but an extra charge gets you a one-week turnaround. I'd be all over that for an original, but it wouldn't add much value to a renewal IMHO - if Austin would truly honor the 60-day timeframe.

[DonHO]

put me in line. finally got confirmation from the state to punch the time clock.

2/14/09 chl class taken
2/19/09 packet sent certified mail
2/24/09 packet received by state

[mymojo]

Collin County:

02/07/09 -- CHL Class Taken
02/16/09 -- Packet received by State
02/20/09 -- Check cashed by State
03/13/09 -- PIN mailed by State (lost in mail as of 03/30)
04/03/09 -- "Application incomplete - missing information - detailed letter has been sent."

04/13/09 -- Amended packet received by DPS
04/22/09 -- Processing again

__/__/09 -- Application Complete
__/__/09 -- Plastic in hand!

[JonK]

OK so after requesting my packet online almost a year ago (yeah i should have gotten it done then). I am now waiting.

01/31/09 -- CHL Class Taken
02/02/09 -- Packet mailed USPS certified w/return receipt
02/04/09 -- Confirmed delivery in Austin
XX/XX/09 -- Status change to processing
XX/XX/09 -- Application Complete
XX/XX/09 -- Plastic in hand!

And now I am still waiting for status to change. My current status is still Packet mailed to applicant. And all DPS can tell me is that it takes 3-4 weeks to put an application into the system.

Love the forum and glad I have a group of people I can vent to who actually understand the frustration.

Oh and I am in Harris County.

Good luck to all of you!!!

[JohnM]

Now the wait begins.


2/28/2009 CHL Class
3/01/2009 Sent packet certified mail
0/00/2009 Packet received by State
4/06/2009 Pin Number received
0/00/2009 Plastic in hand

[JonK]

You could be the first March applicant.

Now the wait begins.


2/28/2009 CHL Class
3/01/2009 Sent packet certified mail
0/00/2009 Packet received by State
0/00/2009 Pin Number received
0/00/2009 Plastic in hand

[74novaman]

My check was cashed by DPS 2/26. No PIN number in the mail yet though....

[daveag98]

Does the 60 days include weekends? I know i have no right to complain about time since its just been 1.5 weeks but i do not wait well.