Question about the CHL packet you get from DPS

[Wildscar]

I was lookin on the DPS website and they ask for a credit card. Do you have to pay for the packet before they ship it to you? Just wanted to know before I give them all the info.

[ejector]

If you pay the fee, the DPS will create your CHL number and assign your PIN, which you will receive with your packet.

If you are going todo the course I recommend you go ahead and do this, you'll save a week or two when you send in your application and you won't have to complete the DPS yellow forms during your class.

[soccerguy59]

You do not have to pay to get a packet. Online payment provides convience of payment with a credit card, but it obligates you to taking and passing the CHL class in a timely manner.

Ejector is correct, you will get a PIN assigned with the packet, this usually speeds up the processing by 1 - 2 weeks.

[Greybeard]

Instructor here. I'm not so sure the electronic method speeds up the process over that of a fully completed "hard copy" of packet. It is sometimes slightly more convenient - and more "convenient" for DPS to have your $140 in their (interest bearing) account even that much longer before issuing the license.

Quote: "you won't have to complete the DPS yellow forms during your class." DPS told us NOT to spend valuable class time doing the 4-page application during class hours.

[glockoneniner]

It is sometimes slightly more convenient - and more "convenient" for DPS to have your $140 in their (interest bearing) account even that much longer before issuing the license.

+1 on this. I really don't see much of an advantage in doing this. It was nice to get the forms with nice, neat info printed out. But, that was about it.