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I guess whomever sent the email lied, as I received the packet in the mail today. That's +1 for DPS

Just got a reply from DPS that said it would be another 2-3 weeks before I get entered into the system before they even mail the confirmation before I can send in my application materials. This is all a big load of bull.

It has been more than a week since I submitted the online application and have not received a confirmation in the mail needed to submit application materials. Mail only takes 2 days from Austin to Fort Worth. What gives?

I don't think it's a failure to plan at all. The class I took provided all the stuff you needed including the written application and even went through it with you, so when you walked out of the class you could drop your envelope in the mail and you're done. I assumed that if I filled out the online application it would make it easier and faster. I was wrong. They don't tell you you'll have to wait for the confirmation until you've already done it. If I hadn't done that, the state would already have my completed application.

Thanks Morgan, that's good to know.

I hope I am that fortunate. I'll let everyone know.

Don't fill out the online application!!

Stupid me. I figured if I fill out the online application they'll have the information earlier and it will speed up the process.
WRONG!

When you fill out the online application, you have to wait to get a confirmation in the mail before you can mail in your prints, etc.
You don't find this out until after you've submitted the application.

I called to see if I could just fill out another application in writing and mail it with my stuff, and they said no you just have to wait.
Great, I have to wait just to submit my stuff, then wait again for them to process it. This is freakin rediculous.