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License renewal?
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inerlogic
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dropped my renewal app (and 2 S.A.S.E.) off in New Beige the beginning of january, in the beginning of March they mailed me a receipt for the application dated feb 1 (or so) old LTC expired March 13, new LTC was in my mail box 4/13
DL photo was used (RealID) and no new prints needed, unless they lifted them from my APP
BingoDingo18
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I renewed mine in March. Just dropped off renewal paperwork at PD and they gave me a DCJIS receipt. LO said they would use my DL pic and had my fingerprints on file. Anyways still waiting for call to go get it.
GaryO
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I went in for my renewal picture and interview on 5/3. As of today, nothing so I called DCJIS and the woman said to expect it in 2-3 weeks. I think it's about the slowest renewal I've had.
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I havent had to redo prints in Mansfield.
Palladin
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I have a non Res MA LTC. Expires annually, on July 18. I sent my renewal in June 1st.....my bad, but the only take money orders, no personal checks..
Called today, "oh yeah. We got it 3 weeks ago, it's in process. You should see it in 6 or 8 weeks "
Me: huh?
Them: "we tell everyone 90 days. And there's no grace period, yours Expires on the 18th" call back in a couple of weeks, I'll see if we can move it up a little "
Called today, "oh yeah. We got it 3 weeks ago, it's in process. You should see it in 6 or 8 weeks "
Me: huh?
Them: "we tell everyone 90 days. And there's no grace period, yours Expires on the 18th" call back in a couple of weeks, I'll see if we can move it up a little "
My MA NR LTC renewal was sent in April 3rd. I've seen nothing! My current NR LTC doesn't expire until September. I'm up for my LEOSA re-qual later this month, which will cover me regardless.
It may be time to call them.
It may be time to call them.
BingoDingo18
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I waited a couple days over 4mo for my resident renewal. 125 days to be exact.
It is the PD, not the State.
The State approves things pretty fast and answers their phones / Emails.
The PD don't give a sh*t.
Worcester will tell people the exact date to go pick up their new license when they apply. A buddy applied in February, was told to go on July 7th. Amazing how they knew the exact date the LTC would be at the PD. Right?
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EJFudd
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Geesus.
So what is current NES consensus thinking on how early (specifically, the number of months) one should apply for a resident LTC renewal without...1) Pissing off your local CoP by filing too early (in his or her opinion), and,
2) Not ending up carrying around a paper slip for months after your expiration date/birthday?
Yes, I know the paper slip is supposed to be just fine practically forever, but I've run into PIN-related problems in the past.
One reason I ask (besides the current legislative anti-2A insanity) is that my CoP is a bit on the anti side personally (despite a generally Green town) and he may be facing a budget & personnel cut that would provide him with a perfect excuse for dragging his feet.
Depends entirely on what city/town you’re renewing from. What may be reasonable for one town may not be for another. Me personally, I think 3 months prior and you should be good for the most part.Geesus.
Sounds like it’s ripe for a lawsuit. GOAL posted on Facebook a few months back about potentially suing Boston & Attleboro PDs for their extremely lengthy wait times due to similar reasons and they were looking for plaintiffs. Both of those cities are taking anywhere from 6-8 months to issue licenses. Might want to consider reaching out to GOAL or Comm2A if you find yourself in that situation.
5-6 months early for Resident LTC.Geesus.
1) Pissing off your local CoP by filing too early (in his or her opinion), and,
2) Not ending up carrying around a paper slip for months after your expiration date/birthday?
Yes, I know the paper slip is supposed to be just fine practically forever, but I've run into PIN-related problems in the past.
One reason I ask (besides the current legislative anti-2A insanity) is that my CoP is a bit on the anti side personally (despite a generally Green town) and he may be facing a budget & personnel cut that would provide him with a perfect excuse for dragging his feet.
6 months early for NR LTC
This is a perfect reason to remove all the non-required stuff and completely streamline the process. They should set up their system to move license applications and renewals through with as little effort on both applicant and approver as possible.
Dennis in MA
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I'm still gonna start EXTRA early this year. Maybe mid-September. My B-day is in January. 5 years ago, I renewed in late Nov and was 30 days over before I got my lic.
I started mine 6 months early and have it documented so f*ck them if I don't get it in time. It was all over Email so it made documentation easy.Geesus.
1) Pissing off your local CoP by filing too early (in his or her opinion), and,
2) Not ending up carrying around a paper slip for months after your expiration date/birthday?
Yes, I know the paper slip is supposed to be just fine practically forever, but I've run into PIN-related problems in the past.
One reason I ask (besides the current legislative anti-2A insanity) is that my CoP is a bit on the anti side personally (despite a generally Green town) and he may be facing a budget & personnel cut that would provide him with a perfect excuse for dragging his feet.
My renewal is approaching, the State confirmed, more than once, that they approved it and I still don't have my license.
Lawyering up time is approaching.
@GOAL Let me know if I can be part of a lawsuit, currently renewing in Boston.
January submitted - have automated Email and payment proof.
March - have an Email from the PD confirming when they received it.
Around May I called the State and was told it was approved.
I NEVER GOT A RECEIPT.
I am still waiting.
I Emailed the PD twice last week, waiting for a reply. I will assume many took PTO for the short week.
Send an email to [email protected] about being a potential plaintiff and they’ll have an attorney review your case.
Mesatchornug
NES Member
Are we sure this is a GOAL effort? (not being on facebook, it's hard for me to go look)
Done.
I don't know, worst case they look at my Email and say "NO".
Mesatchornug
NES Member
Agreed.
It just sounds much more like something in the @Comm2A wheelhouse. Maybe @Darksideblues42 or @Rob Boudrie can shed a little light? (or, @JGreen, if it really is a @GOAL effort...)
True, GOAL usually isn't involved in lawsuits. That's the area that Comm2A works in.
1903Collector
NES Member
Not Somerset, My wife just renewed hers back in May, new picture but no prints. I mean, do they really change?
Bearcat996
NES Member
It was funny because after taking the picture I ask the licensing officer "is there anything else" a week later I get a letter saying I never did the fingerprints for my renewal. Go figure!
pinefd
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I mailed my non-resident renewal application on 2/27/23, and received the new permit on 6/29/23. The new permit was dated 6/27/23, so the whole renewal process took four months. I applied three months in advance, thinking that was enough time, but it obviously wasn't. So I'll know to plan accordingly next time.
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