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Question about the CHL packet you get from DPS
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:00 pm
by 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.
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:59 pm
by 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.
Online Payment
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:28 am
by 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.
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:38 am
by 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.
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:38 am
by 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.