How long for DPS to process your CHL

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How long did it take for DPS to process your new or renewal CHL?

New - 60 days or less
164
48%
New - 61 to 70 days
50
15%
New - 71 to 80 days
50
15%
Renewal - 45 days or less
18
5%
Renewal - 46 to 60 days
16
5%
Renewal - 61 to 70 days
10
3%
Additional Processing Time - Timely issued
13
4%
Additional Processing Time - Not timely issued
19
6%
 
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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Finally got it today

Nov. 28 to Feb. 7 = 72 days for a renewal with no problems.

My wife hasn't gotten her's yet and the DPS received them the same day. Maybe it's in the mail.

I'm disappointed.
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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My wife called to check on her renewal today (78 days and counting). She was told that it came back from the printer defective and they had to remake it. They should receive it back this week and she should get it next week.

Pitiful :waiting:
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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Post by troglodyte »

Just thought to check my issue date code.

12/12/2007

It took them almost 2 months to get it to me after it was "issued", over a month to get it to the "manufacturer". My information on the website didn't change until the bitter end.

I guess they were under the 45 day law. It doesn't say when they have to get it to you. :???:
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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14 days and still waiting. What's up with that!? :drool:
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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thankGod wrote:14 days and still waiting. What's up with that!? :drool:
It seems to take about a month from the time DPS receives your paperwork to get your PIN (unless you registered on-line), and another month from that time to completion of the background check.

You seriously need to chill (IMHO). :mrgreen:
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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It was only a joke ;-)
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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Guess I misinterpreted your drooling smilie.

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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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mine was here before i knew it. now that i have it i don't even carry :( the two places i spend the most time....work, school don't allow firearms.

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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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DPS received Oct 4 , received CHL end of January.

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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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I just got application completed this morning so I guess that's right at 30 days, DPS is on their game right now!!!
Feb 15th-Application Completed. License issued!!!!!
Feb 1st-Processing Application
Jan 16th-Application in Austin
Jan 15th-Mailed Application
Jan 12th-Took CHL Class
Dec 4th-recieved application and pin
Nov 27th-completed online application
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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I just received my license in the mail today! The time lapsed was 70 days, which included a hiccup in the process because they required additional information due to my having been born overseas. I just got back from my "Wally Walk," which actually took place in a local Target and a local Market Street grocery store. I was carrying a Commander sized Sig 1911, strong side IWB.
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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The Annoyed Man wrote:I just received my license in the mail today! The time lapsed was 70 days, which included a hiccup in the process because they required additional information due to my having been born overseas. I just got back from my "Wally Walk," which actually took place in a local Target and a local Market Street grocery store. I was carrying a Commander sized Sig 1911, strong side IWB.
Hi, I too were born overseas. What additional info did they require? Thanks in advance.
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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Rayden wrote:
The Annoyed Man wrote:I just received my license in the mail today! The time lapsed was 70 days, which included a hiccup in the process because they required additional information due to my having been born overseas. I just got back from my "Wally Walk," which actually took place in a local Target and a local Market Street grocery store. I was carrying a Commander sized Sig 1911, strong side IWB.
Hi, I too were born overseas. What additional info did they require? Thanks in advance.
Rayden, they wanted a copy of my birth certificate, signed by the U.S. Consul (or other qualified US representative), and a copy of my U.S. passport. Once I got that stuff to them, it only required another 24 days to receive the plastic.
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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Post by G.C.Montgomery »

I was lazy this year and cut it close by waiting until 47 days prior to expiration. Status changed to "issued" on the 45th day after I mailed the application. New license arrived on my birthday, the Monday after the status was updated.
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Re: How long for DPS to process your CHL

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rangerpat wrote:DPS is on their game right now!!!
I beg to differ. Why are the options not greater than 80 days? I'm at 72 days for a new application right now and still waiting. I will surely break that 80 day mark and probably the 90 day mark also. :waiting:
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