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[Browneye]

Yes, but that's 'patience'.

The certificate is a final criterion for approval - you pass you get a permit. LOL

[Doheny]

As the others have said, you'll have a permit in hand soon. They wouldn't have asked for the cert if you weren't going to be getting a permit. Standby to standby.

[SoCalPI]

As the others have said, you'll have a permit in hand soon. They wouldn't have asked for the cert if you weren't going to be getting a permit. Standby to standby.

“As the others have said?” So you’re duping? Shocking. LOL

[Shompy]

[tuna quesadilla]

Wow, that's amazing. Very professional of them.

[Guninator]

Question: For proof of residency, they want utility or phone bills, but all of mine I went paperless. I own, so no leasing agreement, & I have no current property tax bill. Do you know if they'll take the PDF bills you can generate off of a utility company's Website?

[Shompy]

Sure do, I went online and downloaded the PDFs and submitted them electronically. Also, they like to see two months of one because it shows longevity at an address. Better to give them too much info than not enough.

--S

[Browneye]

A car registration also works. That's what I used.

[Cdang]

[PartyBarge]

Submitted renewal today.

The new app process has a few repetitive steps, like asking for my background crim history 2x and military service 2x.

[PartyBarge]

^ well, if you have military experience, you should be used to that

Not the first time I've had to roll my eyes.

[Shompy]

“Issue right on the spot?” Did you mean they printed and gave you the card? I thought the interviewer is only an investigator and they need higher level to do final check and approval?

I went in, had my interview, was told my file was clean and the Sgt. was going to do a quick review of my file and escorted back out to the lobby. I waited in the lobby for about 10 minutes, got my text message approval, and was then asked to come back to the back and handed permit on the spot. Super fast, professional, and the lady who issued my card even said congratulations.

—S

[WyGoSlw]

Wow, that's incredible. Talking about streamlining the process!

[Cdang]

Nice. I had my interview and everything was also super clear but only get conditional letter and need to wait for final approval from higher up.

Congrats!

[Cdang]

Here is my timeline:
8/13/2018: livescan (30min)
8/18/2018: ccw training completed(one day)
8/19/2018: prepared documents, good cause statement, proofs, etc.(2hr)
8/20/2018: submitted application, scheduled appointment (15min)
8/21/2018: in-person interview (35min, includes lobby waiting)
8/23/2018: received notice of final approval, picked up the permit on the same day.

10 days! Hours spent does not include driving time.