Hybrid Application - Lapsed Renewal

para driver · Post by **para driver** » Fri May 18, 2007 9:56 am

Let my CHL lapse due to finances, so had to take the full course again.
Did my 10+, smoked the exam and the proficiency.. like riding a bike.

Since DPS has a prior CHL, background and fingerprints, I hope they treat it more like a renewal than a new application?? We'll see how long it takes.

5/12/07 took exam
5/13/07 mailed package
5/14/07 first possible day DPS could receive (day 1)
5/18/07 NOT on file at DPS website (day 5)
5/23/07 Check clears bank (day 9)
5/24/07 (at least it got there) (day 10)

para driver · Post by **para driver** » Tue May 29, 2007 3:48 pm

5/23/07 DPS sends acknowledgement letter and PIN (day 9)
They referenced my OLD CHL number, so maybe they are handling it like a renewal??? Might go faster??
5/29/07 receive letter at residence (day 15)

para driver · Post by **para driver** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:58 pm

status changed today 6/21 to "application completed-license issued" (day 39)..
allowing 5 days for mail, that would put it right around 44-45 days door to door..

para driver · Post by **para driver** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:39 am

arrive on 6/29.. so that's 47 days if I use all my fingers and toes correctly..

Techinically mine was a new application, since I let it lapse. Coincidentally, my friend who had a regular (not expired) renewal took exactly the same time.