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Mine took 73 days (or so) from the time DPS received the application until the time I received the license. The staff at DPS told me they were running behind on processing time, and renewals are getting the higher priority. I did not receieve any communication from DPS for the entire time (I applied...

My application was received by DPS on Dec. 21, 2004 (I mailed via certified mail return receipt requested) and I received the CHL in the mail today, March 4, 2005. My understanding was that they were running behind on processing, and renewals are a higher priority than first-time applications.