November waiting

[infoman]

You won't see an update for like 4 weeks

[golferced]

10/25 Online application.
10/25 FAST Fingerprints done.
11/09 Took class.
11/13 Docs, CHL100 submitted online via http://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/contact/default.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
11/18 Email saying CHL docs were received and had been forwarded to "CHL specialist".

Status as of 01/03:
Spoke with a representative at the CHL office. Until they actually process your application you wont see any status update. Also, its when they process the application that they have thirty days to verify all of your information. She also said they they still have applications from October that they haven't processed. I am sure its because of the inclement weather and other delays that are putting them behind.

I don't think November people will be getting a license till maybe the end of February.

[imvirus]

It's day 56 (8 weeks) and still no update. But I guess you have to give an extra 2 weeks because of the Holidays.

[jmra]

It's day 56 (8 weeks) and still no update. But I guess you have to give an extra 2 weeks because of the Holidays.

At least. Also remember that DPS had to renew a large percentage of the CHL instructors before the end of the year. IIRC, The only ones that would not have had to renew this year would have been those who became instructors in 2013.

[imvirus]

It's day 56 (8 weeks) and still no update. But I guess you have to give an extra 2 weeks because of the Holidays.

At least. Also remember that DPS had to renew a large percentage of the CHL instructors before the end of the year. IIRC, The only ones that would not have had to renew this year would have been those who became instructors in 2013.

In that case.... Give it at least a month extra. I'm still good on the wait since my XDS has not come back yet from the recall.

[imvirus]

Today is my application's 60th calendar day and no update yet. Just thought of sharing...

[gary57210]

I'm on day 66 and waiting for my first update.

[tamc]

Just received the following:

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

We have received the necessary information for your CHL application. No further action or documents are required on your part at this time. A specialist will review and process your application. If anything further is needed we will contact you by regular mail. The online status of your application will likely update just before the process completes. This can take up to 8 weeks from when your last documents were submitted.

Please allow staff sufficient time to continue processing your application. For more information on status changes and updates visit http://www.DPS.Texas.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or go to the Status Check link.

For security reasons, please do not respond to this email. Should you need further assistance, please return to our web page at Contact Us to securely submit additional inquiries. To help us better serve you please copy and paste any previous messages into the new message.

Application filed 11/15/14
Information Sent (after I learned that they needed the "barcode": 11/22/13
First update: 1/7/14
CHL Expiration: 5/2014 (at least I have time).

[Bobeder9]

I got one of those messages today too.

11/1 - Application
11/2 - Took Class
11/5 - CHL- 100 Submitted Online
11/7 - Fingerprints
11/18 - Email Stating Documents Received
1/7 - First Update via email

[infoman]

It's no big secret, DPS is entering apps from mid October now. You won't see a status change for several more weeks.

[gary57210]

Online registration 10/27/13
Fingerprints 10/31/13
CHL class 11/02/13
Submitted USPS 11/03/13
Submitted online 11/15/13

I got through to DPS and they told me that it would be at least 90 days to get an update. Not much we can do except wait.

[JoeSixPack]

Hi everyone. I'm with you in the November 2013 group.

Application online: 11/11/13
Class completed: 11/12/13
CHL-100 submitted 11/13/13
Fingerprinting completed 11/13/13
Email confirmation on receipt of forms: 11/18/13.

As of 1/8/14, it has been 8 weeks. No change in status online.....

- Joe

[kattzoo]

Gary's update is depressing me. I got a hold of them by phone as well today. I was told they were working on the first week of Nov. and I should have mine within 14 days. They received my paperwork 11/4. Now I wonder if she was just buying them more time. She also mentioned that most likely I would not see a status update until it was done.

[infoman]

You were misinformed. They are still working on October, in fact they're only on mid-October. You won't see a status update for a few more weeks.

[imvirus]

Just received the following:

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

We have received the necessary information for your CHL application. No further action or documents are required on your part at this time. A specialist will review and process your application. If anything further is needed we will contact you by regular mail. The online status of your application will likely update just before the process completes. This can take up to 8 weeks from when your last documents were submitted.

Please allow staff sufficient time to continue processing your application. For more information on status changes and updates visit http://www.DPS.Texas.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or go to the Status Check link.

For security reasons, please do not respond to this email. Should you need further assistance, please return to our web page at Contact Us to securely submit additional inquiries. To help us better serve you please copy and paste any previous messages into the new message.

Application filed 11/15/14
Information Sent (after I learned that they needed the "barcode": 11/22/13
First update: 1/7/14
CHL Expiration: 5/2014 (at least I have time).

I got the same email this morning. I hope everything is rolling now at the back end.