freedoms@1791 Posted March 4, 2015 at 05:51 PM Share Posted March 4, 2015 at 05:51 PM How long is it taking to get a FOID card for a new applications from the date the applications is mail and the date it's in the mail box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted March 4, 2015 at 06:00 PM Share Posted March 4, 2015 at 06:00 PM Some old and newer info here. http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=28067&hl=+foid%20+card%20+renewal&page=49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robo74 Posted March 4, 2015 at 06:49 PM Share Posted March 4, 2015 at 06:49 PM I sent mine 11/25/14 and received my card in the mail 1/5/15. I didnt think that was too bad considering we had 3 holidays in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted March 4, 2015 at 06:59 PM Share Posted March 4, 2015 at 06:59 PM I put my wife's application in the mail on 2/22/15, We're counting down the days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedoms@1791 Posted March 4, 2015 at 07:46 PM Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 at 07:46 PM I put my wife's application in the mail on 2/22/15, We're counting down the days That's what this is for my wife's FOID I want to see if they are getting them done in 30 days or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted March 4, 2015 at 10:01 PM Share Posted March 4, 2015 at 10:01 PM I put my wife's application in the mail on 2/22/15, We're counting down the days That's what this is for my wife's FOID I want to see if they are getting them done in 30 days or not. Based on the thread I started last week it sounds like they are getting them done in 30 days. I would say the heat is on now because nobody wants a suit claiming they're holding up FCCL process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted March 5, 2015 at 01:25 AM Share Posted March 5, 2015 at 01:25 AM So the OP is asking about the FOID or the FCCL ?We got our FOID's back together in about 6 weeks some time ago!And the process for FCCL is posted every other thread throughout the boards here. Two different processes IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted March 5, 2015 at 02:10 AM Share Posted March 5, 2015 at 02:10 AM So the OP is asking about the FOID or the FCCL ?We got our FOID's back together in about 6 weeks some time ago!And the process for FCCL is posted every other thread throughout the boards here. Two different processes IMHO! Topic clearly says FOID. For most of us the FOID is a precursor to the FCCL so I'd imagine there are grounds for a complaint if delaying the FOID leads to a delay in the FCCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedoms@1791 Posted March 5, 2015 at 03:03 AM Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 at 03:03 AM So the OP is asking about the FOID or the FCCL ?We got our FOID's back together in about 6 weeks some time ago!And the process for FCCL is posted every other thread throughout the boards here. Two different processes IMHO! Topic clearly says FOID. For most of us the FOID is a precursor to the FCCL so I'd imagine there are grounds for a complaint if delaying the FOID leads to a delay in the FCCL Right about FOID only I was just trying to see if State Police is following the law and either approve or deny all applications within 30 days from the date the applications are received. On the State Police application page they have a notices that reads.ATTENTION!Currently the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau is experiencing a record number of Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card applications each month. Accordingly, the Illinois State Police encourages applicants to allow ample time for production and delivery of their new/renewed cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted March 5, 2015 at 01:58 PM Share Posted March 5, 2015 at 01:58 PM Right about FOID only I was just trying to see if State Police is following the law and either approve or deny all applications within 30 days from the date the applications are received. On the State Police application page they have a notices that reads. ATTENTION!Currently the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau is experiencing a record number of Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card applications each month. Accordingly, the Illinois State Police encourages applicants to allow ample time for production and delivery of their new/renewed cards. Their website always says that as if it's some sort of excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyyz Posted March 5, 2015 at 10:58 PM Share Posted March 5, 2015 at 10:58 PM (edited) I thought I lost my FOID - called the state Police to find out process to get new FOID. They stated that they are currently running about 60 days behind. I was lucky, I found my FOID - if lost, you must reapply and go through the full process again. Edited March 5, 2015 at 10:59 PM by yyyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryware Posted March 6, 2015 at 03:28 AM Share Posted March 6, 2015 at 03:28 AM I could not figure out how to link the post (not the thread.. only the post) so here is a cut & past from the thread: Got the wife her FOID a few months ago.. The picture was the biggest PITA to get the wife to hold still for.. They used her DL picture, not the one sent in with the app so all that for nothing.. (taking the pic, sizing, printing, trimming, etc.) FYI.. The check cleared four days after mailing the app. My bank does not send me my checks but I can view them online. There will be a sticker put on the face of your check.. This will be your FOID number. I checked her FOID using the ISP's website. It came back as valid (5 days after mailing). Two weeks after that, it arrived in the mail. So start to finish... About three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedoms@1791 Posted March 6, 2015 at 04:31 AM Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 at 04:31 AM Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BShawn Posted March 6, 2015 at 10:48 AM Share Posted March 6, 2015 at 10:48 AM (edited) Has anyone (from here) applied for the FOID and CCL at the same time yet? What's the time frame on it then? Any different? Edited March 6, 2015 at 10:49 AM by BShawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreTime Posted March 7, 2015 at 04:08 PM Share Posted March 7, 2015 at 04:08 PM (edited) I applied for FOID on Jan 23rd and it arrived Mar 6th(42 days). I applied for CCL 12 days ago while my FOID was still pending. I updated my CCL application yesterday with my new FOID number. Hopefully going through both applications around the same time will speed up my CCL. Edited March 7, 2015 at 04:12 PM by OneMoreTime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryware Posted March 7, 2015 at 04:14 PM Share Posted March 7, 2015 at 04:14 PM Has anyone (from here) applied for the FOID and CCL at the same time yet? What's the time frame on it then? Any different?No expert here but I thought a valid FOID is a prerequisite so I can't figure out how you could apply for both at the same time.. Thinking back, I had to have an FOID in order to take the CCL classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpapageorgio Posted March 7, 2015 at 06:02 PM Share Posted March 7, 2015 at 06:02 PM (edited) Has anyone (from here) applied for the FOID and CCL at the same time yet? What's the time frame on it then? Any different?No expert here but I thought a valid FOID is a prerequisite so I can't figure out how you could apply for both at the same time.. Thinking back, I had to have an FOID in order to take the CCL classes. You don't have to have a FOID to do the application, however your application won't be accepted until you give them a valid FOID number. At the beginning of the app, just indicate you don't have a FOID and it lets you continue, but tells you the application won't be considered until you come back and enter a valid FOID. Edited March 7, 2015 at 06:04 PM by mrpapageorgio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BShawn Posted March 7, 2015 at 08:42 PM Share Posted March 7, 2015 at 08:42 PM Yes, you need a FOID to have a CCL, but since the beginning they've said if you don't already have a FOID, you can apply for BOTH at the same time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0untZer0 Posted March 7, 2015 at 11:26 PM Share Posted March 7, 2015 at 11:26 PM In 2011, I sent my FOID renewal out April 12th. And on June 6th I still hadn't received my FOID so I called Illinois State Police. I did check my bank account and they cashed my $10.00 check for the processing fee on April 20, 2011. The ISRA site gave me a warning that there would be a message telling me that if I hadn't waited 56 days then I should call back when 56 days have elapsed. Actually the canned answering message says that if I had not waited 57 days.. then I should call back when 57 days have elapsed. I was also told that I would have a 19 minute wait time to speak to a representative. After 19 minutes I did speak with a live person, she told me that since 68 days had not elapsed I should call back in the future. I said "wait a minute, you mean 57 days right? She said no - that the current processing time for a FOID was running 68 days, and she also told me that they hadn't received my application until May 3rd. I said "Wait a minute - I have a bank statement that shows that you cashed my check on April 20th" to which she replied "Our department, the department that actually processes the FOID, didn't receive your application until May 3rd. She strongly hinted that the 68 day timer only started on May 3rd . It took me almost 4 months in 2011 just to renew my FOID, 4 months from the time I mailed the application to the time I received the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solareclipse2 Posted March 13, 2015 at 08:00 PM Share Posted March 13, 2015 at 08:00 PM I put my wife's application in the mail on 2/22/15, We're counting down the days That's what this is for my wife's FOID I want to see if they are getting them done in 30 days or not. My wife got her FOID today in the mail. So far less than 30 days. Regular mail with a cashiers check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedoms@1791 Posted April 17, 2015 at 08:08 PM Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 at 08:08 PM The wife sign up on line 03/29/2015 got her FOID in the mail today not bad 19 days for new App. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22cal Posted April 17, 2015 at 08:44 PM Share Posted April 17, 2015 at 08:44 PM I got my girlfriend to apply online. I did all the work. It was very easy all you need is driver license and make up a password and user name. No more digital sig!! It took 10 mins. She recieved it in 20 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChgoGirl1959 Posted January 30, 2016 at 10:34 PM Share Posted January 30, 2016 at 10:34 PM (edited) Received my FOID card in the mail yesterday, 46 days after I applied. Not as timely as 30 days, but not too bad either. The tough part was waiting and not have updates on the process. Next step for me is to take a CCL classes and apply for license. Good luck to all who are waiting for their FOID. Edited January 30, 2016 at 10:35 PM by ChgoGirl1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chgowsox Posted April 22, 2016 at 12:23 AM Share Posted April 22, 2016 at 12:23 AM Address update..... Not a bad wait time. Submitted 3/11/16.Foid active status 4/15/16, 36 daysConcealed Carry active status 4/21/16, 41 days And now the mailman once again becomes my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolt243 Posted April 22, 2016 at 01:17 AM Share Posted April 22, 2016 at 01:17 AM Helped a friend apply. Application completed on 3/14, active status on 4/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velasquez Posted April 22, 2016 at 04:23 AM Share Posted April 22, 2016 at 04:23 AM I sent in my application on 3/16/16 i was active 4/12/16 and i received my foid card today. Is this the only card that im expecting or is there another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrr Posted June 13, 2016 at 06:01 AM Share Posted June 13, 2016 at 06:01 AM Last thread got archived, so I'll update this one with my FOID card timelines: * FOID submitted 5/23/16* FOID 'QC_APPROVED' 'inspect element' 5/29/16* FOID 'APPROVED' in 'inspect element' 6/7/16* Went active 6/9/16 (2.5 weeks) I also had a good experience with the FOID support. My browser had auto-filled one of the fields for me, so my "Unit #" was in my address twice. I didn't want it to to cause any problems down the road so I opened a ticket. Someone responded within 10 minutes and had updated the address I used to apply. I was.. kind of impressed. Assuming the FOID card comes this week, I will be impressed with the timeline, that'll be like 21-25 days start-to-finish. I'll update this thread with CCW times, too - website is down right now but I'll finish my app tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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