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dicion wrote:

NAVY CHIEF wrote:As you know, I received my notice last night that DPS received my pkg via mail. Checking the DPS site this morning, I see this:
"No Application or License/Certificate Active"

What does this mean?

Also, you might have incorrectly clicked on the Instructor link instead of the CHL application link
It should say 'packet mailed to applicant'. Try it again, and make sure you clicked the correct link on the page.

chuckybrown wrote:08/29 "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"

Chucky

chuckybrown wrote:if enough of us stand up to our government and make them be accountable to the standard of the law to which we are held, then good things will happen.

Chucky

infoman wrote:If I were you I would hand deliver it, if you don't mind going into Austin. the address is- 5806 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752. Building I, two story brown/brick building. Lobby is open 8-5 M-F. They'll check everything there for you in person.

dicion wrote:

NAVY CHIEF wrote:I think I have an unusual situation that I need help with.

I am active duty Navy, living in Blanco County (mailing address), but for residence purposes {military and CHL application (not mailed yet)}, I listed Kendall County and will take my CHL class in Burnet County. Who does the background checks - counties or DPS? If counties do it, who/where do I take the application or how does this work? I guess you can tell that I am trying to minimize me "down time"!

Chief, You almost got buried there by all those messages above! Glad I saw ya to reply.

DPS Conducts all the BG Checks themselves. They will blame delays on 'the county'... but it's a DPS office in the county... so, they actually just blame themselves, just a different office

All you have to do is submit your complete packet to DPS. They handle everything.

Don't forget, active duty is free! Be sure to include as much proof as you can to show you are active duty.
Sometimes DPS wants More proof then they tell you is required. Send a copy of your ID (front and back), current orders, heck, maybe even a picture of you shaking the base commander's hand or something
You cannot send Too Much information to DPS. They will easily delay you on too little, however.