Thread: E Cat processing time - Central districts

Originally Posted by Koshogi

You need to pay the fee to submit the application. Having not paid the application fee could you haven't submitted a valid application and have nothing to complain about.

Once you pay your fee, your application should be processed without unnecessary delay.

While you do not need an endorsed safe (or other storage) as part of the application process, not having one is only going to delay you further. It will cause yet another visit by your AO. Better to have it in place at the time of application.

If your application is talking an excessive amount of time, lodge a Expression of Dissatisfaction. Remember, they are required to perform their duty in a timely manner. They have KPIs and performance reviews, and are graded on the resolution of these expressions of dissatisfaction.

My approval took less than a month from time of application.

Nothing on either the C or E form states a requirement for fees or to demonstrate proof of fees. Both were accepted by the Arms office, I have followed up three times or more asking if any further action was required on my part. It was pre arranged with the AO (in writing) that e endorsement storage would be inspected prior to issue of a permit to procure and that the license could progress without current storage.

I agree that the fees could be holding up the application but I have asked and not been advised of any further requirement at this stage.


Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk