[ocala]

I looked through some other threads and this seems very fast. They received my app on June 27, and my money order was cashed on July 2!

I didn't expect it to be cashed yet after reading other threads here, but I checked just for fun this morning.

My name is Smith, so obviously their not doing this alphabetically! I'm wondering if this might mean they've hired some more people.

I realize this my have no effect on total time or outcome, but still should be encouraging for those of us waiting...


Any thoughts?

 

[daytona]

Maybe they just need the money :laughing They said they were going to hire more people so hopefully for those waiting this is a good sign. Keep everyone posted on your issue date. :thumsup

 

[JFWayne]

Just for perspective...

They cashed mine 3 days after I mailed it. That was 2 months ago - no further progress yet (as I expected). I assume they hired enough people to open all the mail and grab the checks, then pitch the envelopes back into a giant pile.

I envision a cavernous underground warehouse filled with brown envelopes, like the final scene from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" or something. :rolf

 

[jeiber]

Mine was cashed very quickly as well. This was back in mid May. Like you, I rationalize this as the state is using the money to hire more people.

Realistically, I have at least another month to wait.

Jeff

 

[NavySwimmer]

From reading other posts, if you use a money order then it is cashed within a week or two. If you using a regular check, then it's about 3 to 4 weeks before it is cashed. They must prefer money orders cause they know it's not going to bounce.

 

[ocala]

I'm glad I used a money order.

From reading other posts, if you use a money order then it is cashed within a week or two. If you using a regular check, then it's about 3 to 4 weeks before it is cashed. They must prefer money orders cause they know it's not going to bounce.

That's an interesting observation, although counter intuitive. It would seem that the longer you hold a check, the MORE likely it is to bounce! Another fine example of bureaucratic inefficiency.

 

[StSumwhere]

From reading other posts, if you use a money order then it is cashed within a week or two. If you using a regular check, then it's about 3 to 4 weeks before it is cashed. They must prefer money orders cause they know it's not going to bounce.

I paid with a personal check 3 weeks ago, they cashed it in 7 days. So they're getting better at the cashing in part - as if they needed any improvement - now let's hope they can improve on the 'delivering' part. opcorn

Cheers,
Hector