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CHL license question
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 12:08 pm
by TexCaboCat
I am going to take my CHL class in July/August and wanted to know if I should go ahead and submit my DPS application now? Or should I just take the class then to the application?
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 12:10 pm
by boomerang
Submitting an application without a TR-100 won't do you much good.
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 12:12 pm
by seamusTX
Welcome to the forum.
Are you referring to applying online?
The advantages of applying online are that you can pay by credit card (which is charged immediately) and get a PIN immediately.
The disadvantage of applying online is that you can make a mistake that you will have to correct later.
It's your choice.
- Jim
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 3:31 pm
by Rough_Ashlar
seamusTX wrote:Welcome to the forum.
Are you referring to applying online?
The advantages of applying online are that you can pay by credit card (which is charged immediately) and get a PIN immediately.
The disadvantage of applying online is that you can make a mistake that you will have to correct later.
It's your choice.
- Jim
the other disadvantage is you can pay by CC and get a PIN immediately

Re: CHL license question
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:02 am
by bigolbigun
Rough_Ashlar wrote:seamusTX wrote:
the other disadvantage is you can pay by CC and get a PIN immediately

Then you can begin your hourly status check as soon as you receive your certified mail postcard back. That way you can increase your stress and aggravation time from 30-40 days to at least 60 or more.

Re: CHL license question
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:29 pm
by mr.72
do you really get your PIN immediately? how? I didn't get one that I can tell. Do they mail it to you?
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:37 pm
by WildBill
It is at the top of the completed CHL Web Application that the DPS mails to you.
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:31 pm
by SD4
I got my PIN immediately from the web site when I filled out my online app.
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:15 pm
by mr.72
well, I mailed in the "complete CHL web application" to DPS.
Oh well I guess I won't be able to check the status all the time.
Re: CHL license question
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:46 pm
by SD4
That's not necessarily a bad thing. Once you get that flippin PIN, the tendency is to check it 500 times a day.