Wait time for prints at LSP headquarters

Jlately · Nov 22, 2016

I have submitted my online application for a CHP and I just need to get my fingerprints taken. I work in Baton Rouge so I stopped by LSP headquarters today and the wait time for fingerprints was 1-2 hours. Is this normal, or is is just because of the holidays this week? I'd really like to be able to do it during a lunch break, rather than have to take a half-day off.

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Firearmfanatic · Nov 22, 2016

Could you have them done at a Sheriff Dept. quicker/better time or do they need to be done at LSP?

Jlately · Nov 22, 2016

Firearmfanatic said:
Could you have them done at a Sheriff Dept. quicker/better time or do they need to be done at LSP?

I could get them done at the sheriffs office and hand deliver them. I worry about them getting rejected though.

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whitsend · Nov 22, 2016

The difference is the possibility of getting your permit 3-6 months earlier.
Current wait time for paper prints is 7-10 months.
Doing prints at LSP, wait time is 1-8 months.

If it means taking half a day off, you have to ask yourself is it worth it for you.

Firearmfanatic · Nov 22, 2016

whitsend said:
The difference is the possibility of getting your permit 3-6 months earlier.
Current wait time for paper prints is 7-10 months.
Doing prints at LSP, wait time is 1-8 months.

If it means taking half a day off, you have to ask yourself is it worth it for you.

Wow! I wasnt aware of that! Yeah, probably better off spending the time at LSP!

UnseenUSPCompact · Nov 22, 2016

Ive had my permit a while, but when I did go get prints at LSP it was prob around 1-1 1/2 hr wait. Play snake on your phone or something and just accept your fate.

Jlately · Nov 22, 2016

Thanks everyone. Just wanted to know if I should plan to take the half-day or not. Looks like that's what I'll be doing.

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BDill · Nov 22, 2016

UnseenUSPCompact said:
Ive had my permit a while, but when I did go get prints at LSP it was prob around 1-1 1/2 hr wait. Play snake on your phone or something and just accept your fate.

Haha snake what a great game :rofl:

Ricardo · Nov 22, 2016

If you can get in there first thing in the morning, you shouldn't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes.

AustinBR · Nov 22, 2016

Jlately said:
Thanks everyone. Just wanted to know if I should plan to take the half-day or not. Looks like that's what I'll be doing.

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Ricardo said:
If you can get in there first thing in the morning, you shouldn't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes.

What he said ^^

Get there right as they open and you won't have to wait more than 15 minutes. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes whenever I went.

Dirtchevy841 · Nov 23, 2016

Jlately said:
Thanks everyone. Just wanted to know if I should plan to take the half-day or not. Looks like that's what I'll be doing.

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Just think this will be the only time you have to waste a morning doing this. Renewal they will already have your prints on file so take the time and do it right less wait time.

swampfoxx · Nov 24, 2016

Be sure to go to the CHP line (first position on the left). They will usually put you next in the queue.

charlie12 · Nov 24, 2016

Sure was easy when I got mine about 19 years ago. Got my cousin to do my prints on the card and send it in.

bsramzy · Nov 24, 2016

Do we have to get fingerprints again during renewals, or is it only during the initial application?

charlie12 · Nov 24, 2016

bsramzy said:
Do we have to get fingerprints again during renewals, or is it only during the initial application?

I've never had to with any of my renewals. I think you're ok as long as you don't let it expire but I could be wrong.

Jlately · Nov 28, 2016

Thanks for the replies everyone. I got there first thing last Wednesday, waited about 20 minutes, and got approved today. LSP HQ is definitely the way to go.

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Trith72 · Dec 2, 2016

It really depends on time of day. When I did mine I got there about 10:30 and it took right at two hours because the place was very busy. I had two coworkers who went and showed up when the doors opened and they were done in 15 minutes, so the early bird does get the worm.

JadeRaven · Dec 2, 2016

Just think of it as a wait at the Dr's office

rcm192 · Dec 2, 2016

AustinBR said:
What he said ^^

Get there right as they open and you won't have to wait more than 15 minutes. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes whenever I went.

Ditto

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