FYI.............
As indicated earlier in this post, depending upon the NSP-stated 5-day renewal period for CHP renewals is not a good idea.
Case in Point: My $50.00 CHP renewal receipt is dated 2/28/12. As of today [3/20/12], my renewed license has not yet shown up in the mailbox. Going on a month now. Considerably longer than 5 days.
Definitely not ragging on the NSP CHP administration. Sgt. Craig Loveless is an excellent officer and is fully dedicated to his job. However, the CHP program is only part of his assignment. [Military calls it a collateral duty.]
It appears that--due to heavy demand--the CHP processing area is overloaded relative to the staff Worker Bees available to do the background checks, paper-pushing, laminating, mailing, filing, etc., etc.
The main point here is that if you have to renew your CHP, start at the four month renewal window.