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Andrus wrote:I just sent my packet in today. The DPS supplied envelope I had was to a PO box. I sent it registered w/ return receipt....but didn't know it didn't track PO boxes

ELB wrote:

Fixintu wrote:I think I'm screwed. I mailed my completed application packet in on 04/21/08 via certified mail with the US Postal Service. I never received a confirmation of delivery as they said they cannot provide proof of delivery for a P.O. box.

?? I mailed my renewal package on 20 May, via USPS, in the DPS supplied envelope. I requested delivery confirmation, which according to the clerk meant it had to go priority mail, for which I coughed up about $6. I got delivery confirmation on line -- it was delivered the next day, 21 May, at 0749.

I didn't pay attention to the address on the DPS supplied envelope, so don't know if it was a P.O. Box or not -- seems like it was a street address tho. Also, when you pay for delivery confirmation, you get a tracking number to use on line at the USPS.com website. They should have given you a receipt with the number on it, plus I think it also appears on the cash register receipt.

Are you sure you really sent it to the right place with delivery confirmation?

Keith B wrote:

Fixintu wrote: I paid online 4/02/08 by credit card when I completed the online application portion. They then mailed me the packet and I took the CHL class and then mailed back the completed packet on 04/21/08. On 04/28/08 Simone answered my email requesting my PIN. I have a valid PIN to log in and check status but nothing online that indicates they have the packet and as I said the USPS cannot tell me if it was delivered!!

I wouldn't let the lack of the update online be an indication of whether they have or have not received your packet due to the long durations that have recently been experienced. I would just try confirming again via email and see if they have it in hand.

Keith B wrote:

Fixintu wrote:I think I'm screwed. I mailed my completed application packet in on 04/21/08 via certified mail with the US Postal Service. I never received a confirmation of delivery as they said they cannot provide proof of delivery for a P.O. box. I requested a search from the USPS to ascertain that the package was delivered. They cannot tell me if it was or was not. It has been over 30 days now. I have emailed the CHL office to inquire if my application package has been received. I have already paid all the fees as I initiated the process online but when I log into the status website it merely says "Packet Mailed to Applicant". What else can I do? Has anyone else had this problem of the status not reflecting that they had the package and it just wasn't updated this far out????

How did you pay for your license? Is there a way to track back and see if the DPS has cashed the check or if the Money Order was cashed? If so, that means they have your packet. Time lines have been running long (60-90+ days) so you may still be there, just not updated yet. Many folks have had 45+ days before any activity shows up in the system.