FL license problems

Pro2A · June 22nd, 2009, 01:16 PM

So I got the mail today and about

when I saw the envelope from FL...

Then I opened it. There is a problem with my citizenship status

I was born on an American AFB overseas in England, but I am a U.S. Citizen. I have an American birth certificate, and U.S. passport. There is no question about that.

Well I called and sat on hold forever, and when they did pick the line went dead... Basically the letter said I need to send proof of citizenship, but don't want it to sit in the mailroom for another 2 months.

I can't get someone on the phone and have no clue what to do from here...

Help

TerriLi · June 22nd, 2009, 01:19 PM

Sadly if Im reading your location right, not much other then send a copy of your birth certificate.
I would try and keep calling while you send this in, but send it in ASAP.

Pro2A · June 22nd, 2009, 01:40 PM

I finally got thru and the lady said I simply need to fax my birth certificate and passport to them with the letter...

retsupt99 · June 22nd, 2009, 01:43 PM

You'll find the Dept of Ag to be very friendly, and I'm certain they will not put your app in line again...it won't be too long now.2

KG4ZRC · June 22nd, 2009, 02:00 PM

My wife had to send in a copy of the Certificate of Birth abroad (I think that's what it is called), and birth certificate... She was born in Masawa, Japan...

wolfshead · June 22nd, 2009, 02:10 PM

I had a similar issue. They wanted proof of employment so they sent me a letter asking for documents that stated start date, manager's name and contact etc. I sent it to them via fedex and they sent me an email saying they received it the next day. DOL WA is pretty good in keeping you informed.

aag · June 22nd, 2009, 05:55 PM

You'll be ok, just don't mail it. Unfortunately for me, I did that with some additional docs they've asked for, and waited another 3 months after that. Fax it to them, or email the scan (they can give you the email address when you call), or both. That'll expedite the processing.

Pro2A · June 25th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Well I faxed my stuff in and finally got a hold of someone who told me that it will take 5 days to get the info because they work on a paperless system. When they get it, they will call me... and when they do it will be another 30 days...

Anyone know anything about this?

TRUST8383 · June 26th, 2009, 05:48 PM

I had the same exact problem. I was born in the Philippines because my dad was stationed there. (U.S. Navy) I wasn't even there a month or two before we moved back to the states. I've lived in florida for the past 22 years. (i'm 32 now)

You would think that if they can figure out whether or not you are a criminal, they could look in some database to see if you're a freakin citizen??

Anyways, after I got the letter about the proof of citizenship...I emailed them scanned documents, Faxed them copies, and then certified mailed them all on the same day. I gave them absolutely no excuses, LOL.

I submitted my FL CCW application on 3-1-09...and I received it TODAY! 6-26-09 is my Independence day, haha..

TRUST8383 · June 26th, 2009, 05:51 PM

For future reference, if anyone else runs into problems like this with the FL dept. of Agriculture, here are the important numbers...

Phone: 1-850-245-5691
Fax: 1-850-245-5655
Email: DOLWEB@DOACS.STATE.FL.US

June 22nd, 2009, 01:16 PM	#1
Pro2A Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,512	FL license problems So I got the mail today and about when I saw the envelope from FL... Then I opened it. There is a problem with my citizenship status I was born on an American AFB overseas in England, but I am a U.S. Citizen. I have an American birth certificate, and U.S. passport. There is no question about that. Well I called and sat on hold forever, and when they did pick the line went dead... Basically the letter said I need to send proof of citizenship, but don't want it to sit in the mailroom for another 2 months. I can't get someone on the phone and have no clue what to do from here... Help

June 22nd, 2009, 01:19 PM	#2
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 836	Sadly if Im reading your location right, not much other then send a copy of your birth certificate. I would try and keep calling while you send this in, but send it in ASAP. __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

June 22nd, 2009, 01:43 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	You'll find the Dept of Ag to be very friendly, and I'm certain they will not put your app in line again...it won't be too long now.2 __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

June 22nd, 2009, 02:10 PM	#6
wolfshead Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mercer Island WA Posts: 432	I had a similar issue. They wanted proof of employment so they sent me a letter asking for documents that stated start date, manager's name and contact etc. I sent it to them via fedex and they sent me an email saying they received it the next day. DOL WA is pretty good in keeping you informed. __________________ Vince K Aerospace Designer, Freemason, NRA member ___________________________________ ma nishma?

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June 22nd, 2009, 01:40 PM	#3
Pro2A Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,512	I finally got thru and the lady said I simply need to fax my birth certificate and passport to them with the letter...

June 22nd, 2009, 02:00 PM	#5
KG4ZRC Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida / Kentucky Posts: 282	My wife had to send in a copy of the Certificate of Birth abroad (I think that's what it is called), and birth certificate... She was born in Masawa, Japan...

June 22nd, 2009, 05:55 PM	#7
aag Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 28	You'll be ok, just don't mail it. Unfortunately for me, I did that with some additional docs they've asked for, and waited another 3 months after that. Fax it to them, or email the scan (they can give you the email address when you call), or both. That'll expedite the processing.

June 25th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#8
Pro2A Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,512	Well I faxed my stuff in and finally got a hold of someone who told me that it will take 5 days to get the info because they work on a paperless system. When they get it, they will call me... and when they do it will be another 30 days... Anyone know anything about this?

June 26th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#9
TRUST8383 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 32	I had the same exact problem. I was born in the Philippines because my dad was stationed there. (U.S. Navy) I wasn't even there a month or two before we moved back to the states. I've lived in florida for the past 22 years. (i'm 32 now) You would think that if they can figure out whether or not you are a criminal, they could look in some database to see if you're a freakin citizen?? Anyways, after I got the letter about the proof of citizenship...I emailed them scanned documents, Faxed them copies, and then certified mailed them all on the same day. I gave them absolutely no excuses, LOL. I submitted my FL CCW application on 3-1-09...and I received it TODAY! 6-26-09 is my Independence day, haha..

June 26th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#10
TRUST8383 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 32	For future reference, if anyone else runs into problems like this with the FL dept. of Agriculture, here are the important numbers... Phone: 1-850-245-5691 Fax: 1-850-245-5655 Email: DOLWEB@DOACS.STATE.FL.US