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Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:54 am**

I sent a completed packet to DPS, last tuesday. and it still says "Packet Mailed to Applicant."

When does it normally change status to Application received, or such?

Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:05 am**

Give it about 3 weeks.

Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:05 am**

In about 3 weeks, they are slow to post changes.

Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:26 am**

mrbug wrote:Give it about 3 weeks.

Cool...I was about to cry.

I would hate to have a lost packet.

Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:55 am**

Mine took 4 weeks to show up in the system. As long as you have a tracking receipt showing that it arrived, I wouldn't worry.

Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:51 pm**

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Posted: **Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:32 pm**

cbr600 wrote:How long until DPS cashed the check?

About two weeks......

Posted: **Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:38 pm**

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Posted: **Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:28 am**

cbr600 wrote:Has your status switched over yet on the DPS website?

I'm applying for a non-resident CHL, so I wanted to make sure my application was complete (particularly if there's something that isn't on the application checklist.) I included a self-addressed, stamped postcard with my packet and it arrived yesterday:

I'm sure I included all three affidavits in the envelope, so I called DPS yesterday afternoon. I thought perhaps there's a new affidavit for non-residents or something similar. No such luck. According to the technician, my application wasn't in the computer yet and she said that can take two to four weeks. Huh? That postcard was mailed Tuesday, and the $140 check to DPS cleared my account Thursday, but my application doesn't show up in the computer? That doesn't make sense.

Anyway, I thanked the tech for her help and I guess I'll wait to see if DPS sends me an official letter about an incomplete application and, if so, how long that takes. I get the impression they're understaffed and don't have the best computers either.

No mine has not changed. I am going to call DPS this afternoon.It has only been 2 weeks, but I need to know they got it.

Posted: **Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:20 am**

That "Affidavits" written there looks like it was done by a 7 year old!

Posted: **Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:31 am**

The number on their website: 1-800-224-5744 is always BUSY. Anyone have a better number?

Posted: **Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:37 pm**

I called!!! My packet is in pre-screening! At least, they got it. Anyone for Checkers or Pinochle?

Posted: **Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:06 pm**

At least its not lost! How bout a game of chess?

Posted: **Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:14 am**

Did they cash your check yet? It has been just over two weeks for me and they haven't cashed it yet. Should I be worried? I'm in the same boat just want to make sure they recieved the thing.

Posted: **Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:21 am**

Big Dom wrote:Did they cash your check yet? It has been just over two weeks for me and they haven't cashed it yet. Should I be worried? I'm in the same boat just want to make sure they recieved the thing.

Give them a call. At least, it will ease you heart.

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