Arizona CWP Renewal & New Application Processing

[zomgwtfbbq]

i sent in my AZ permit around mid September and I haven't received anything yet. I go on the AZDPS website and nothing found. On the tracking to the PO box. I says that it was picked up. I see everyone gets there's within a month.

[TheNinja]

i sent in my AZ permit around mid September and I haven't received anything yet. I go on the AZDPS website and nothing found. On the tracking to the PO box. I says that it was picked up. I see everyone gets there's within a month.

My understanding is that they were doing a system upgrade for at least a week or two during the end of September and beginning of October. Their systems just came back online on October 12th.


I'm guessing they have a bit of delay now b/c of their systems being down for a while. I tried to call today but was the 20th caller in queue at 8:10 this morning! I'm not waiting that long. When I call now it doesn't even tell me what number I am in the queue. It just says "You are currently the......." then the music starts. I think they are probably overwhelmed right now.

But definitely try to call them and see if, like me, your fingerprints were rejected. They don't always send you a letter telling you they were rejected. Sometimes they just don't tell you anything unless you call.

[Dvrjon]

If you study the AZ application information closely, you can by-pass the phones through the email address. This also allows you to attach information like a screen shot of the receipt at their P.O. Box.

Explain everything briefly and ask for help.

Ccw@azdps.gov

[zomgwtfbbq]

My understanding is that they were doing a system upgrade for at least a week or two during the end of September and beginning of October. Their systems just came back online on October 12th.


I'm guessing they have a bit of delay now b/c of their systems being down for a while. I tried to call today but was the 20th caller in queue at 8:10 this morning! I'm not waiting that long. When I call now it doesn't even tell me what number I am in the queue. It just says "You are currently the......." then the music starts. I think they are probably overwhelmed right now.

But definitely try to call them and see if, like me, your fingerprints were rejected. They don't always send you a letter telling you they were rejected. Sometimes they just don't tell you anything unless you call.

I emailed them and they reply quick. But they are asking for Application number? I was looking at the application I have on my email that I filled out. But I dont see any application number anywhere in the form.

[Dvrjon]

I emailed them and they reply quick. But they are asking for Application number? I was looking at the application I have on my email that I filled out. But I dont see any application number anywhere in the form.

It is the permit number. Email a copy of the license to them. They can figure it out from there.

[zomgwtfbbq]

It is the license number. Email a copy of the license to them. They can figure it out from there.

Its the initial application.

[Dvrjon]

Its the initial application.

Ah! Apologies. Back to the coffee pot.

[zomgwtfbbq]

Ah! Apologies. Back to the coffee pot.

I guess they are really backed up right now since the update. I'll just have to wait.

[TheNinja]

Well good news fellow Calgunners! My initial app was sent in on 5/17. I've had my fingerprints done at 3 places and rejected 4 times.

I guess 5th time is a charm b/c I had them redone AGAIN and called today to check and he gentleman on the phone said they passed this time!! Got an automated email from permitium saying I was approved and passed background!!

So after 5+ months and probably spending $220 on application fees, fingerprint fees, and USPS fees it looks like I should finally have my permit in hand within the next week or two. Persistence pays off....heh.

side note: now off to fight for my CoCo County CCW that was denied for some BS reason and they won't even get back to me. Keep up the good fight!



side note 2: anyone know any non-res permits I can get to have CO, WA and/or MN allowed? - I understand OR is not offering any reciprocity.

[9Cal_OC]

Well good news fellow Calgunners! My initial app was sent in on 5/17. I've had my fingerprints done at 3 places and rejected 4 times.

I guess 5th time is a charm b/c I had them redone AGAIN and called today to check and he gentleman on the phone said they passed this time!! Got an automated email from permitium saying I was approved and passed background!!

So after 5+ months and probably spending $220 on application fees, fingerprint fees, and USPS fees it looks like I should finally have my permit in hand within the next week or two. Persistence pays off....heh.

side note: now off to fight for my CoCo County CCW that was denied for some BS reason and they won't even get back to me. Keep up the good fight!



side note 2: anyone know any non-res permits I can get to have CO, WA and/or MN allowed? - I understand OR is not offering any reciprocity.

Glad to hear it worked out. Why was it $220 on application fees?

For WA, you can get UT by mail (only one fingerprint card required instead of 2). For MN, ID non-res enhanced would work, but it would have to be done in person.
For OR, you can apply in person to certain counties that issue to non-res.

For CO, no option available to Californians unless you OC or CC in a vehicle only (no permit required for either)

[TheNinja]

Glad to hear it worked out. Why was it $220 on application fees?

For WA, you can get UT by mail (only one fingerprint card required instead of 2). For MN, ID non-res enhanced would work, but it would have to be done in person.
For OR, you can apply in person to certain counties that issue to non-res.

For CO, no option available to Californians unless you OC or CC in a vehicle only (no permit required for either)

Thanks for the quick and detailed response!

I was trying to get CO b/c I often drive from CA to IA and go through CO (sometimes stopping for a night or 2). All states on the drive are covered except CO. Though it sounds like I could just carry in vehicle and the OC if I get out for gas or anything like that.

And when in IA I sometimes spend some time in MN and SD. I could try in person in MN next time I'm there.

I rarely go up north so not too worried - I'll probably go for my UT next to add WA and to double cover a lot of my AZ states' CCW - And at this point OR seems as bad or worse than CA so may just forget about it for now.

Oh, the $220 was basically
$60 initial application
$40 fingerprints
$10 shipping
$10 shipping after redoing fingerprints for free
$45 on fingerprints form new scan/print place
$10 shipping on that
$35 on fingerprints from sheriff's office
$10 shipping on that
$10 shipping on redoing fingerprints for free from different technician at sheriff's office

So I guess technically $230 plus time and gas but also proved to myself I could do it

[9Cal_OC]

Thanks for the quick and detailed response!

I was trying to get CO b/c I often drive from CA to IA and go through CO (sometimes stopping for a night or 2). All states on the drive are covered except CO. Though it sounds like I could just carry in vehicle and the OC if I get out for gas or anything like that.

And when in IA I sometimes spend some time in MN and SD. I could try in person in MN next time I'm there.

I rarely go up north so not too worried - I'll probably go for my UT next to add WA and to double cover a lot of my AZ states' CCW - And at this point OR seems as bad or worse than CA so may just forget about it for now.

Oh, the $220 was basically
$60 initial application
$40 fingerprints
$10 shipping
$10 shipping after redoing fingerprints for free
$45 on fingerprints form new scan/print place
$10 shipping on that
$35 on fingerprints from sheriff's office
$10 shipping on that
$10 shipping on redoing fingerprints for free from different technician at sheriff's office

So I guess technically $230 plus time and gas but also proved to myself I could do it

For CO, just CC during the drive and leave OC when stepping out as you said.

For MN, it?d probably be easier to apply whenever you?re out in IA the nearest county there. Just take their training and apply in person. Some counties mail out the permit.

UT is pretty easy but you need to take the class with a UT instructor. They?ll walk you through the application process and likely might offer fingerprints/photo add on so you just drop it off at the post office and be done with it.

Don?t let that AZ permit lapse at renewal so you don?t have to fingerprint anymore

[Palmaris]

Applied today online. Extremely easy, paid by CC. During fill up app uploaded all requested documents. Once payment processed, window pop up with instruction how to mail ink cards. Mailed inc cards today. Got email with funds received and link to check progress. $62 for app, $60 for ink cards and $8 USPS priority mail.
11.22.23 App+payment+ink cards

[David7019]

Applied today online. Extremely easy, paid by CC. During fill up app uploaded all requested documents. Once payment processed, window pop up with instruction how to mail ink cards. Mailed inc cards today. Got email with funds received and link to check progress. $62 for app, $60 for ink cards and $8 USPS priority mail.
11.22.23 App+payment+ink cards

Where'd you get your prints done? I need to do mine so i can start my app.

[Palmaris]

Where'd you get your prints done? I need to do mine so i can start my app.

This https://a1livescannotaryshipping.com/ I have tried many places, nobody actually wanted to do ink cards.