Having read on this forum the new procedures to show up in person to Lancaster Co. Sheriff's and have the PA Non- Resident LTCF renewed in a matter of minutes, I called Delaware Co. and Chester Co. and asked if they renewed or issued new NRLTCF, trying to save some drive time. Chester Co. said NO. Delaware County was very helpful and said Yes. Just bring your form unsigned and copy of your DE CCDW and $20 cash. "We'll have you in and out in a few minutes"
Well...Drove to Media, PA today to the Del Co. Courthouse and provided my completed application, signed it, gave my copy of DE CCDW and sat and got my picture taken.
After she took my picture the nice lady said...." Now in 4 to 6 weeks you'll get a letter stating that you have passed your background check and you could return to the Courthouse to pick up your permit in person...we don't mail them anymore. Also, since your current (Centre Co.) PA NR-LTCF does not expire until 9/14/15, we'll have to wait for it to expire before processing you NEW Delaware Co. permit.....See you again sometime in Mid OCTOBER."
I asked what the backlog is for, Lancaster Co. is issuing permits in 20-30 minutes, printed and out the door. She said it's sheer volume. Sometime on September 26th they'll start processing the apps from August 26th.
Thinking about it now.... I should have withdrawn my App right there and drove the extra hour up to Lancaster.
So....You can use Delaware Co. in Media, PA for your PA NR-LTCF's
BUT IT REQUIRES 2 TRIPS, 4-8 WEEKS LAG TIME FOR A BACKGROUND CHECK, AND YOUR CURRENT PERMIT MUST ALREADY BE EXPIRED!!!!
