How long before I worry?

So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!

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How long before I worry?

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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?
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Give it about 3 weeks.
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In about 3 weeks, they are slow to post changes.
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mrbug wrote:Give it about 3 weeks.
Cool...I was about to cry. :cry: I would hate to have a lost packet.
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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.
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cbr600 wrote:How long until DPS cashed the check? ;-)
About two weeks......
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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:
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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.
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That "Affidavits" written there looks like it was done by a 7 year old!
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The number on their website: 1-800-224-5744 is always BUSY. Anyone have a better number?
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:grin:

I called!!! My packet is in pre-screening! At least, they got it. Anyone for Checkers or Pinochle?
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At least its not lost! How bout a game of chess?
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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.
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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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