Since your license expires prior to Sept, 1st, the new law won't help you this time. If your license is allowed to expire in August, then you will have to take the shorter CHL course, but you'll have to pay the higher initial fee to the DPS.Estand wrote:"the grace period to renew after expiration will be gone as of Sept. 1st."Charles L. Cotton wrote: That's my recommendation, but the passage of HB48 changes things. Renewing before Sept. 1st means you have to take a class, while those renewing after Sept. 1st only have to apply with DPS online. Again, the grace period to renew after expiration will be gone as of Sept. 1st.
Chas.
Mr. Cotton, I've been trying to keep up with all the expected details starting Sept 1st, but I was not aware of the change in renewal grace period until I read your statement in quotes above. Now I have a big concern about my renewal suddenly and asking for clarity on my two options of renewal…
My license expires mid August. So far I've had to make the difficult choice not to sign up for a renewal class (yet) when my reminder came from DPS because money is too tight for both a class and license fees. Also I was aware of the 1 year period to renew, so I planned to do it as soon as I could find the $ and hoped to by now actually.
Then I became aware of these changes proposed, and now they are happening for sure starting Sept 1st. I was very happy with the fact that starting Sept 1st. I would be able to apply for my renewal and just have to pay license fee (which I can now). I realize I would be without a valid license until the new one comes. My question is, if my license expires Aug 15th, and I wait until Sept 1st and renew online, will I be able to do this?
If not, I would hate to think I'd have to start all over as a new applicant. And if that’s the case I need to find a renewal class immediately before my expiration as well as $ for it. If I have to go this route, when does my paperwork need to be in the mail? I would greatly appreciate your clarity on this issue if you please.
Chas.
