Submitted CHP application on a Monday, fingerprints at LSP on Tuesday, approved on Wednesday. Received permit in the mail the next Tuesday. 8 days from submitting app to having permit in hand.
I did did everything electronic. No paper whatsoever involved. I guess that's why it was so fast. Or...
5/02/16 all ELECTRONIC application submitted with DL and training certificate attached. Application accepted.
5/03/16 ELECTRONIC fingerprints taken at LSP headquarters. Received email to pay, paid.
5/04/16 permit approved.
5/10/16 permit received.
I'm impressed.