Drivers license in hand!

[JALLEN]

As many know, I just moved from California. We bought a house and have been working like rented mules trying to get settled. I managed to get license plates for the cars (I'm told that CA plates are called "targets" here!) so the neighbors will not be ruffled unnecessarily. Today I braved the forces of darkness and ineptitude and confusion and managed to get a Texas D/L. for all the grief and frustration, I have to say it was nothing compared to renewing a CA license.

As soon as my new CHL class certificate arrives, I can join you in the Waiting Room!

[AEA]

WOW. Congrats.....
Residence, D/L and soon CHL!
Ya made it back alive!

[SQLGeek]

Do replace your CA plates sooner rather than later. My wife was harassed several times by good ol' boys for having California plates before we finally got our Texas plates.

[XGC Radioactive]

Go early on a Tuesday. No waiting.

[RPBrown]

Go early on a Tuesday. No waiting.

Correct but early means before 7am.

[JALLEN]

I replaced the CA plates as fast as possible. My call letter plates are being stamped out now, with a temp placard on the back. Apparently, you can have up to 3 vehicles with the identical radio operator plates. That caught me by surprise!

I stopped in at DMV, or whatever you call it, the other day and it was packed with only 3 gals processing. Yesterday, I was on an errand and saw the parking lot half full so darted in and the wait was nothing compared to CA. I did have to drive home for my passport and tax return to prove my SSAN. I also brought both DD-214's to get the Veteran's indicia.

The 30 day residency requirement we fretted about in another thread a few weeks ago is waived if you are surrendering a valid D/L from another state. I had insurance and auto registration docs with the new address and they were happy with that.

I started to fill out the online CHL app last night but was stopped by the requirement for an audit number. I have the temporary receipt for a D/L which has no "audit number" that I can find. So, more waiting. Thankfully I have FL and UT permits so I'm carrying.

[texanjoker]

As many know, I just moved from California. We bought a house and have been working like rented mules trying to get settled. I managed to get license plates for the cars (I'm told that CA plates are called "targets" here!) so the neighbors will not be ruffled unnecessarily. Today I braved the forces of darkness and ineptitude and confusion and managed to get a Texas D/L. for all the grief and frustration, I have to say it was nothing compared to renewing a CA license.

As soon as my new CHL class certificate arrives, I can join you in the Waiting Room!

CA and any other out of state place in any area is a target for thieves. They will think you are a tourist and have valuables in the car.

[JALLEN]

My permanent TX drivers license was issued on July 2, but I am still not in the DPS system to apply for a CHL.

I e-mailed DPS to ask how long it might be before I was in the "system" and received a reply to just apply by mail.