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May 24th, 2013, 06:42 AM #1Junior Member
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Local police check card
Hello all,
I'm new to the forum and I am looking to get my LTCF. I live in Red Hill and we are covered under PA state police. The next town over is the Upper Perk police, but they do not have jurisdiction in Red Hill. Am I still able to take the local police check card to them or will I have to go to the closest PA state police station (Skippack)?
Thanks for your time!
Dave
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May 24th, 2013, 07:19 AM #2
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Dave, thanks for joining us! There are many threads that peripherally mention the local check card that some of the eastern counties require. Though I've never had to get one filled out, the general consensus is that the card is not required by state law. There has been more than a few people who toss them in the trash, save $20, and still end up with a LTCF. Just read up on the STATE requirements so you can speak intelligently about the subject when a local sheriff gives you grief. You will find all you need to know and more if you spend some time perusing this website!
P.s. some counties may make you wait all 45 days if you don't turn in your check card; alsome make you wait 45 days with it too!!
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May 24th, 2013, 07:37 AM #3Junior Member
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Re: Local police check card
Thanks for the quick reply. I have been doing some reading before posting this and found that the check card isn't required, but it can help with getting your permit quicker. I definitely have no intentions of paying to have it completed by the local pd, so if they try to charge me, I will say no thanks and walk out the door.
I read that there are times when you get to the Montco courthouse and are able to walk away with the permit within an hour as well. I guess it depends on the sheriff's mood that day.
I was just hoping that I could make a 5 minute car ride to the closest police station rather than a 25 minute ride to the local state police station.
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May 24th, 2013, 10:23 AM #4
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I believe Montgomery County is the only PA county to "require" this check card.
From what others have said here, it seems that if you take the card to your local cops, the sheriff will issue your LTCF quickly.
If not, they will take up to the 45 days to issue it
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June 7th, 2013, 12:56 AM #5Junior Member
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June 7th, 2013, 01:31 AM #6
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RESIST THIS EXTRA STEP AT ALL COSTS! Especially if your local PD charges you.
It's "only" 45 days. It took them about 35 to allow mine.
This of course is a slap in the face to people who come from most other counties. I grew up in Berks. My first LTCF (which was in Berks) was an in and out in 15 minutes, no card required. I know how it's supposed to be, and so I fought it. My wife did too, she just dropped her application off on Monday.
It also bears mentioning that this card nonsense is only for the first time applicant. If renewing, no need for the card.Last edited by bluetrane2028; June 7th, 2013 at 01:40 AM.
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June 25th, 2013, 12:19 PM #7Junior Member
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Re: Local police check card
Just wanted to say how quick and easy it was to get my LTCF. I went to the local state police on Thursday. The following Monday, I went to the courthouse since they had my my check card and I was issued my LTCF that day. In and out in about 15 minutes!! Basically only 4 days to get my license!! Not too shabby!
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June 25th, 2013, 12:30 PM #8
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Wow, 4 days and you had to make trips to multiple places. In other counties that actually follow the law, Lancaster for example, I parked 1 block away, put in 2 quarters for 40 minutes of time in the meter. Walked to the court house, filled out the paper work waited for the deputy to make the call. Got my picture taken and got my card and made it back to my car with time to spare on the meter.
Yup, jumping through illegal hoops really made your life easier.Rules are written in the stone,
Break the rules and you get no bones,
all you get is ridicule, laughter,
and a trip to the house of pain.
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June 25th, 2013, 10:01 PM #9Junior Member
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Re: Local police check card
Nowhere in my reply did I say that my life was made easier, or that I agreed with the police check card. I was just stating that if you follow the Montgomery County "requirements" that you can get the license in a few days.
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June 25th, 2013, 11:16 PM #10
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Wow I never heard of a check card. Insane!
Are all LTCF's picture cards now? Mine is just a piece of paper.
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