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sly817 wrote:OMG... just called again today seeing it has been another week.Currently at 77 days. They told me it was printed this morning and being mailed out and would receive it in the next 7 to 10 business days. Looks like I may be out of here soon.

Count on closer to 5 days in all reality though

Ps: it was 82 days from when I submitted my app...74 days mailbox to mailbox

sly817 wrote:

infoman wrote:That means you've been arrested before, files of those who have been arrested take much longer than someone who's never been arrested before.

I did do a few stupid things back when I was a teenager lol but none of the chargers make me ineligible for a chl and been over 10 years so I guess I will just have to wait longer but good to know. Thanks..

I got a DWI reduced to Reckless Driving back in May of 2006...and it took me 74 days I would just be patient and I know it's easier said than done...I have literally called the state just about everyday for 2 weeks until I got a phone call back saying it was approved and to wait 10 business days...5 business days later it was in the mailbox...I was told that the background can take 2-6 weeks...just be patient...once you receive it all the excitement goes away and relief kicks in immediately

infoman wrote:That means you've been arrested before, files of those who have been arrested take much longer than someone who's never been arrested before.

I've been arrested before too and my background check took around a week and a half or so...and it never went to anyone other than the "eligibility department" to get it signed off and approved

Ok guys...I thought the time would have never come...I've enjoyed this waiting room, but on this day....this day the dps and regulatory Gods have answered my prayers...ladies and gentleman

MY CHL HAS ARRIVED!!!

It has been a fun 74 day mailbox to mailbox wait (not really) and I hate to go, but I can't stay here. So here's to my last beer and shot of whiskey in the waiting room and here's a farewell to all of you fellow waiter minions that listened to all my rants and dealt with my impatience...I bid you good luck and may you receive yours soon too. I'll be around to answer anyone's questions since most just get their license and leave. Good luck and good bye, for now.

Gillster wrote:

Gillster wrote:Let my CHL expire years ago and finally decided to apply for a new one. So far:

Online app 6/12
Class 6/13
Fingerprints 6/18
Submitted all docs online 6/19
Confirmation email 6/23
Address change screen on DPS site 7/19
Still waiting on plastic, maybe this week.


Chris

Update: Plastic arrived today, so 34 days from email box to mail box. A lot less then I was expecting.

Congrats..I submitted docs 5/12 and still waiting

Does anyone know more or less how long it takes to receive it in the mail after you have the "update" on the site? I was updated Friday the 18th...was just wondering

llucas wrote:

Pluto wrote:

llucas wrote:I decided to call chl this morning since it has been more than 60 days since my docs were mailed. After a 30 minute wait on the phone a very cordial man told me everything is complete except the FBI background check and that the background check can take up to 60 days. If the background check takes that long this could easily turn into a four month wait. Also, they do not know when online status check will again be functional.

Welcome to the club I've been in background check for 2 weeks and am told it can take up to 6 weeks...my girlfriend already got hers and it makes the wait so much worse

I just learned of another reason the background check can take so long. The FBI not only checks with every State Department of Justice, it also checks with every county in the United States -- about 3,200 counties.

I hope that yours moves along...mine is on it's way and I'm sure yours isn't too far behind it...I was in background check around 2 weeks

Got the call yesterday and was updated with the options this morning. I hope this means it's on it's way.

Mattcapital14 wrote:Received an email this morning reading "our records indicate your license was mailed from our office on 07/17/14. Your license should arrive between 7-15 business days". Should be interesting to see how long it takes to show up. Email of "received all documents" to "in the mail" 39 days. Will update when it arrives.




Application 5/18
Fingerprints 5/20
CHL class 6/8
All documents received email 6/9
No status available 7/7
Mailed email 7/17

Sign in on the website and see if the options are there

jeffdick wrote:

Pluto wrote:Ok well another update....I received a phone call this morning from Austin saying that my license has been approved and I would receive it in approximately 10 days....I can't wait to get it in the mail...it appears I may have one foot out the door of this waiting room

lucky...i'm still waiting,,,

Not so lucky I'm at 68 days today and will have been 75-80 before I receive it I'm sure...when did you submit?

Ok well another update....I received a phone call this morning from Austin saying that my license has been approved and I would receive it in approximately 10 days....I can't wait to get it in the mail...it appears I may have one foot out the door of this waiting room

Day 67...called and was told my background check is complete and that an email has been sent to the eligibility department to sign off on my application...then after that it would be mailed to me...I'm hoping this happens quick...

EnigmaEvo8 wrote:Called today, and was told it mailed Monday.

I cannot wait to get that kind of news, congrats

Ok well I'm at day 66 and I just called again to check up on the status. I was told my background check went through and that my file needed to be signed out on. She took my number down and told me that she would try to get the signature done today. I don't know how long it'll take for me to get the license in the mailbox, but I sure am glad this is another step forward.