DelCo LTCF "Tips"

**Sgt.K** · January 29th, 2018, 05:57 PM

OK. Went to courthouse today to renew my LTCF. Clock is not yet started (see below), but a few tips:

Parking meters on the front approach (Veteran's Square?) cover 2 spots each, so the readout is blank. Push the button for your spot *before* putting money in, as there may be time left (DAMHIKT). 30 minutes per quarter. I assume all the meters in the area are similar. IOW, bring quarters.
Wasn't much of a line at security (approx 14:30 Monday). I waited to walk through the detector until it was clear ahead because I was going to set it off (belt buckle, and clips from my holster) and I didn't want to give them time to be nervous waiting for me to get wanded.
Once past security there were 3 or 4 people sitting on benches right outside the sheriff's office, but no line inside. I walked right in to talk to one of the women behind the counter. To be fair, I've literally known her my entire adult life, but the drop-off space was also open.

Application notes:

Block 7b. PLACE OF BIRTH - I had USA, they wanted PA
Block 29 TWO REFERENCES-NOT FAMILY MEMBERS - I have 2 co-workers, both with our work address (which *looks* like a work address). She balked at them being the same address (hey, they're not *my* family or household, it doesn't say anything about *them* being related, but I digress...) then suggested a home address would be preferred.
Block 32 IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE... - It says IF. First word. Right there in black and white. I am not from another state, so I left it blank. They want it to be checked NO for PA residents. Of course a non-res who checks NO will be denied, so I would *prefer* not to check it, but I digress - again...

Cash, no checks.
Have your current LTCF (for renewals) and ID.

Now, about my day:

I realized part way to work this morning that I had left my wallet (with ID, LTCF, Credit & Debit cards) at home, so instead of a leisurely run from work to the courthouse after taking off a half day, I needed to go home first, which would add 30-45 minutes to my arrival time. Frak.
Realized on my way out the door at work I hadn't printed my application, so I had to log back in (several minutes) to handle that. Felgercarb.
Then I got stuck behind a pothole repair crew on the Blue Route from Villanove all the way to Upper Darby. Frak. Felgercarb.
Got home, grabbed my wallet, and rushed to the courthouse to be there before 15:00. In the rush, forgot to actually withdraw the cash. $%^$%&#&^&
With no reasonable expectation of getting out, getting cash, finding another parking spot, and getting back in, I gave up for today.

Only thing that could make this day suck more would be getting dental work.

Oh yeah, I have an appointment at 18:00.

Damn...

**bogey1** · January 29th, 2018, 07:01 PM

I forgot my drivers license when I renewed, she said no worries,
just need the expired ltcf.

**Aggies Coach** · January 29th, 2018, 07:12 PM

At least you know for future reference. Thanks for the heads up.

**Sgt.K** · January 29th, 2018, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Sgt.K

Only thing that could make this day suck more would be getting dental work.

Oh yeah, I have an appointment at 18:00.

Damn...

Went for a filling.

Left with 2 root canals, 2 posts, and 2 crowns.

Cost AFTER insurance: $1350

Shoulda asked for some novacaine for my wallet...

**MikeStull** · January 30th, 2018, 06:33 AM

I am certain the tips will be appreciated by others in DelCo. As for the dental work: with my fair share of fillings, root canals, caps and an implant, I feel the pain. Financially and physically. If there is any comfort: you have at least six months before the next visit (I hope). I think that every time I walk out of the dentists office.