LRZ Posted July 21, 2019 at 04:20 AM Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 04:20 AM Hello all.... I'm really hoping to get some advice/help/direction.I applied for my FOID and CCL on 3/19/2019. It is 7/20/2019 and I still have not received it. I'd even settle for a denial, just so I have some clue of what's going on. But the status on the ispfsb website keeps saying in process. I've tried to call, even sent an email, but to no avail. Now, what I will say is right around 4/19, the website said the name I provided did not match my license. I only have 1 name, and my license says so. However, computer systems won't let you get past with just 1 name. So as a correction, I entered the following:First name: (my actual name)Last name: license only has 1 name. Middle name: sys does not allow 1 nameAbout 2 days later, the website update my info with just 1 name. That was about 2 months ago, and I've had no update since. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted July 21, 2019 at 04:27 AM Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 04:27 AM So just your first name is what's on the DL?You have NO middle or last name? And I'd think that filling in the blanks with what you typed above would get you a denial maybe, who really knows! I see you have 3 letters as a forum tag....LRZ not your initials? Good Luck and Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted July 21, 2019 at 02:43 PM Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 02:43 PM Is this a new FOID or a renewal? For some reason renewals take longer than new applications. Everything I heard says ISP requires the info on the FOID app to match your DL exactly. Good luck. Send a PM to Molly on this board if you need help. She is the Jedi of all things ISP. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRZ Posted July 21, 2019 at 07:23 PM Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 07:23 PM Thank you Bubbacs & BigJim. Funny but true, but the only rhetorical explanation I give when people ask me about my name is to consider names such as Madonna or Prince! My birth certificate only has 1 name, and so does my IL driver's license. When I lived in IN for a year, the BMV there literally told me they couldn't figure out how to print my driver's license due to only having 1 name. The solution? Hang on to your IL license!!!!In any case, this is a new application for a FOID and CCL. I know the descrepency in my name and how I originally applied is probably the crux of the problem because my wife, who applied at the same time I did, received her FOID in 30ish days. I had hoped the correction I made almost 2 months ago, and the correction made on the website by the State Police, would've resolved the problem by now. I will definitely shoot Molly a message and see if she may have any additional advice. Bubbacs- when you pronounce my 1 name, it breaks into 3 parts phonetically! LRZ is the beginning letter of those 3 parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted July 21, 2019 at 08:51 PM Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 08:51 PM OkThree partsFirstSecondThird All on one line, no? And Madonna n Prince have real names on their ID’s etc.Those are stage names Not trying to be rude, trying to maybe helpThe ID thing could be resolved maybe by breaking the name up like you said. Again good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted July 21, 2019 at 09:43 PM Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 09:43 PM (edited) The CCL process expects a match on the DL, although that appeared waivable in some cases per the posted policies and procedures manual e.g. Rich for Richard. Yet I would not be surprised if the CCL software is unable to handle a single name. Years ago when working on an older IT system I saw where a member could not be enrolled due to a) having one name and iirc the name was too short and the number of characters was not allowed by the system. Our responsiveness and ability to change the system was no doubt much getter than what the ISP or their contractors can/will do. I think he is at the mercy of what the ISP wants him to do (changing name not being an option! LOL) to get around the limitations. Edited July 21, 2019 at 09:48 PM by InterestedBystander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRZ Posted July 21, 2019 at 09:55 PM Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 09:55 PM No offense taken, Bubbcas. Posting my actual name would make things so much simpler, but for purposes of privacy and explanation, let's say my name is Bartholomew, and since that's a long name to be called, I go by Bart. Because my birth certificate only has Bartholomew, my driver's license reflects that. But, since computer systems always require a First and Last name, I have used Bart Bartholomew on almost everything, including my bank accounts, gym membership, loans etc. That was how I originally submitted my FOID/CCL application, which came back as my names not matching. If you remember the ISP website, there's no place to explain my situation. So putting that note on the middle and last name slots was the only creative way I could think of. Seemed like it worked since a day later the website reflected my name as only 1 name. As for my handle name, it's like Bar-tho-lo-mew would equate to BTLM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRZ Posted July 21, 2019 at 10:05 PM Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 at 10:05 PM InterestedBystander... When I came to the US over 20yrs ago, I learned very quickly how cumbersome only having 1 name was due to technology! I reached out to Molly and hoping she can help, but I think you're right and I agree with you....I'm at the mercy of the ISP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted July 22, 2019 at 01:09 AM Share Posted July 22, 2019 at 01:09 AM Lo-ren-zo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRZ Posted July 22, 2019 at 03:20 AM Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 at 03:20 AM that's pretty good Glock23, but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted July 22, 2019 at 05:05 AM Share Posted July 22, 2019 at 05:05 AM You got solid advice from the gents that spoke up and Molly is the true Ninja Master of all things ISP. See what she reccomends and you should be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRZ Posted February 11, 2020 at 10:10 PM Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 at 10:10 PM I know this is an old post, but for anyone still reading it.... Yes, Molly is truly the Guru of all things ISP. I could not be where I am had it not been for her help. Just short of 10 months since I sent in my application, I finally have my FOID & CCL on hand! Don't know if I hold the record for longest wait, but I'd like to think 297 days is pretty long! Needless to say, I'm stoked to have them both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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