August 20, 2016 Took the class.
August 22, 2016 Filled out the application online and went to Baton Rouge head quarters to get finger printed.
September 13, 2016 A small brown envelope with permit inside,
A total of 24 days.
Time frame on renewals?
Seems like it should go faster, I'll find out, sent in elec 9/12
I called today 10/28, talked to a very nice lady, she started the process while I was on the phone because Im a vet, no charge.
Now I can track the real process time
I feel pretty dumb for doing the paper application. I wish I had known how much faster the online process would be. That said, I was able to guide my wife to the online form thanks to this forum. She took the class on a Saturday, filled on the application that night online, got finger printed and paid on Monday. Pretty sure she'll get her permit much faster than me.