PAL Wait Time

[OkayShooter]

So, basically, about 2 months turnaround for a renewal.

In these COVID times, I'm going to say that's actually pretty reasonable.

NS

I would say that would be pretty reasonable.. Last year when I renewed mine, it was 2 weeks, the previous one was 6 months.

[Meobius]

what kind of questions do they ask?

They asked the same questions that where on the application.

[Snm84]

Does anyone know whats left in the process once the CFOgets my application?? Do they do the interviews and criminal record checks?

[Big-boss-man]

Does anyone know whats left in the process once the CFOgets my application?? Do they do the interviews and criminal record checks?

you'll get your 'criminal record' checked (a cpic i think it is called) everyday from now on fyi.

[hufy69]

Finally some action.

BC Resident
Application Received by RCMP on: July 23, 2020
CC Charged on: October 21, 2020
Your application has completed initial processing on: October 21, 2020

Almost exactly 3 months from the date received by the RCMP.

[duckba]

took my pal/rpal in Alberta April 28 - sent in the application the following day.

May 4 my application was received
Sept 3 my CC was charged (thanks COVID)
~called to inquire why i could not see my application online. they spelt my last name wrong... the lady said it was flagged and will be fixed. My application is with the CFO, there was no issues with my application and my picture was being processed.

Sept 19 status online read "application has passed initial processing and is in progress" My last name is still spelt wrong but i can log in to review my status using it. (only one letter off..) Im hoping this doesn't add significantly more time to my application.

as of today sept 23 it still says processing, Ill be calling friday if it hasn't changed for another update.

UPDATE****

I called today and asked to speak to the CFO (first time I've spoke to him directly), since my card was charged almost two months ago. He was very polite and approved me over the phone! Woohoo.

[Buck1950]

Good for you duckie - Mine only took 14 days, counting 2 weekends. Talk of 4-6 months is those who send paper apps. I went on inet and was done in 15 minutes, including payment, for a renewal of PAL. RPALs must need longer for any 'checks' to be done, but I've heard that many 'references' are not being contacted, perhaps due to overload ?

[JUSTPROVEITSAFE]

I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to what is now a reasonable amount of time to expect the full processing of a PAL. I mailed in all my paperwork on May 29th 2012, and saw online that my application became active on June 7th 2012. In late June my application was marked as "completed initial processing and now in progress". Just a note ALL my paperwork was 100% correct all T's crossed and I's dotted. The website says you can expect about a 45 day processing time, am I right to be thinking things are taking a little long, or is 60 plus day just the norm these days. Thanks in advance:

This is AB.
Sept 14 recieved by RCMP
Oct 21 not online yet

[O.J]

Finally some action.

BC Resident
Application Received by RCMP on: July 23, 2020
CC Charged on: October 21, 2020
Your application has completed initial processing on: October 21, 2020

Almost exactly 3 months from the date received by the RCMP.

Well...this is my new favourite post on the forum. My application is right around the same days, so I might be getting close.

[username=null]

This is AB.
Sept 14 recieved by RCMP
Oct 21 not online yet

you are looking at december, for your app to be charged and show up online