PAL turnaround time

jr_80 · #1 10-01-2018, 01:44 PM

My nephew mailed his PAL application out on September 19th. Will he see it back before November? If not I guess me or another card caring person would have to accompany him if he wants to hunt.

elkhunter11 · #2 10-01-2018, 02:14 PM

If it is his first PAL, he will be luck to have it by the end of November.

Bassett · #3 10-01-2018, 02:23 PM

My first time took 11 months from when i shipped it. When i reapplied for my restricted it took 3 weeks. It would be safe to assume he will not have it.

JDK71 · #4 10-01-2018, 02:44 PM

I had mine stolen in July and still have not got it a new one

Cpetersen4 · #5 10-01-2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JDK71

I had mine stolen in July and still have not got it a new one

I also had mine stolen in July and it only
Took a month to get a new one shipped to me

Bearbreath · #6 10-01-2018, 06:59 PM

i just renewed online and received my new pal in two weeks. Mailing would take twice as long i'm sure.

BCSteel · #7 10-01-2018, 05:33 PM

Well there's a mandatory 3 month wait from when the feds receive it so I'd say not looking good.

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mattthegorby · #8 10-01-2018, 05:40 PM

Two months is the quickest from what I have read. Mine was about three last year. I have heard they are busier at this time of year.

It is a good idea to keep calling them, respectfully, to check in.

FishOutOfWater · #9 10-01-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BCSteel

Well there's a mandatory 3 month wait from when the feds receive it...

Ahhh... Since when ?

elkhunter11 · #10 10-01-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BCSteel

Well there's a mandatory 3 month wait from when the feds receive it so I'd say not looking good.

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The mandatory wait time is 28 days, not three months.

mightybuck · #11 10-01-2018, 10:27 PM

Spoke to people at AHEIA they are saying up to a 6 months wait now with with new applications.

elkhunter11 · #12 10-02-2018, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mightybuck

Spoke to people at AHEIA they are saying up to a 6 months wait now with with new applications.

The wait is often the longest in the summer/fall, with so many people applying just before the hunting seasons open.

BCSteel · #13 10-02-2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by elkhunter11

The mandatory wait time is 28 days, not three months.

Oh ya, my bad. It took 3 months for mine to come in including the one month wait time.

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Hound · #14 10-08-2018, 11:17 AM

6 to 12 months Good Luck!

220 Swift · #15 10-08-2018, 11:34 AM

Restricted Online renewal July 20th 2018. Still waiting for it.

WLT · #16 11-02-2018, 08:03 AM

On October 11th I applied for my PAL renewal online. I didn't check my mailbox this week (Oct 29-Nov 2) until Nov 1. My new PAL was there - must be some sort of record?

Dave P · #17 11-02-2018, 08:14 AM

Buddy of min took his PAL on Sept 10th. Mailed it off Sept 11th, got his pal in the mail Nov 1st.

operator john · #18 11-02-2018, 08:24 AM

I applied for a replacement PAL after it was stolen. Received it within a month after applying, I was surprised.

JWCalgary · #19 11-04-2018, 06:48 PM

RPAL upgrade sent today. Will post how long it takes. Sending range membership by fax late this week

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JWCalgary · #20 12-13-2018, 01:09 PM

Called my good friends at the CFO and they tell me that they are scanning my picture (ok).

Sent my range membership info by email

FYI that email is cfpcfounit@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Originally Posted by JWCalgary

RPAL upgrade sent today. Will post how long it takes. Sending range membership by fax late this week

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prodogg02 · #21 12-13-2018, 09:07 PM

Online seems the fastest. I renew mine on nov 22 got new on in mail dec 6 just took a selfies against a halway wall. I called the number thats on the web page to see if i needed a passport type photo they said as long as its a clear photo with no hat or sun glasses its fine

JWCalgary · #22 12-30-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JWCalgary

Called my good friends at the CFO and they tell me that they are scanning my picture (ok).

Sent my range membership info by email

FYI that email is cfpcfounit@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Got the RPAL Dec 28th in the mail.

Nov 4 to Dec 28 is not too bad in my books. But I wasn't in a rush.

How do I do the ATT now.... just go to store and it gets issued when I buy the first restricted?

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elkhunter11 · #23 12-30-2018, 03:04 PM

My last renewal took five weeks, and there was a brief mail strike. I applied in early November, and received my PAL mid December.

Dick284 · #24 12-30-2018, 03:10 PM

A young fellow I know, applied for his first RPAL, first ever PAL, in late August of this year, he just received it in the mail about 2 weeks back, so about 3.5 months. He used two current RPAL holders for references, and I went over his application prior to him sending it off(no errors), neither references were contacted either.

shootsblanks · #25 02-26-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JWCalgary

Got the RPAL Dec 28th in the mail.

Nov 4 to Dec 28 is not too bad in my books. But I wasn't in a rush.

How do I do the ATT now.... just go to store and it gets issued when I buy the first restricted?

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i am doing the same thing in a couple weeks, hopefully i am under 8 weeks as well

jr_80 · #26 02-26-2019, 08:55 PM

Been busy with work so haven’t logged on lately but see this thread is still going. As an update he still has not received it back. How does one call to check on it?
Just google?

CameronRichter · #27 03-16-2019, 04:36 PM

468 Days RPAL

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Fitscottn · #28 04-22-2019, 08:42 AM

It took me 4 weeks to renew last time using the online method, most of that was wasted by getting a letter asking if I was going to be a collector or not. I swear I declared that when I was filling it out online. Defiantly did not want to be a collector given the random visit possibility to have my storage inspected...

7magtime · #29 06-07-2019, 07:08 PM

Any updates on turnaround time guys? I’m currently at 8 weeks wait even though my application was approved 4 weeks ago. They told me the same thing today as a month ago, printer was running at 1/2 capacity but you should have your new card within 10 business days.....

nimrod · #30 06-09-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 7magtime

Any updates on turnaround time guys? I’m currently at 8 weeks wait even though my application was approved 4 weeks ago. They told me the same thing today as a month ago, printer was running at 1/2 capacity but you should have your new card within 10 business days.....

Im still waiting for my new card, application was all good, just waiting for the machine to print my card, now 2 weeks behind