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latest # of HOV stickers issued?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by greenbaby!, Oct 12, 2005.

  1. sfsierra

    sfsierra New Member

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    I guess I made a tactical error in the sticker process....I sent a money order from the U.S. Postal Service rather than a personal check. I forgot to bring my checkbook to the office the day I sent the HOV sticker application, and rather than wait another day I decided to use the money order. So I don't have a check to clear my bank account as a guide to where my application is in the process. Here is my timeline, should I be worried?

    2/3/06 purchased '06 Prius package 6
    2/6/06 Recieved hybrid transponder from S.F. Fastrak office
    2/7/06 Mailed HOV sticker application with money order
    3/2/06 Getting nervous that the money order is somehow "tricky" to process
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  2. H2OSkier

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    I sent mine in on 2/6 and hope to get my stickers in the next few days, so hang in there.

    Ken
     
  3. jpeachman

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    Just curious how you got your Fastrak transponder so quickly (even assuming you went in person to the office). When I called them, I was told I needed my DMV registration in order to apply, which probably takes a few weeks. Did you just show the dealer paperwork to the Fastrak people? Thanks.
     
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    The copy of your sales agreement will have the VIN printed on it. That was sufficient for the Fastrak office in SF (on Embardadero) when I brought mine in, 60 minutes after buying my Prius in Dublin. Would have been 30 minutes with Fastrak and the HOV stickers. :)

    Rick
     
  5. sfsierra

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    Absolutely correct. You only need the sales agreement with the VIN printed on it. The Fastrak people were fairly efficient and pleasant. I only hope the DMV folks are as efficient. I hoped to receive my HOV stickers in yesterday's mail, but no luck.
     
  6. H2OSkier

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    Mine finally got here !!

    2/06 Mailed
    2/23 Check Cleared
    2/25 Issued
    3/03 Received HE050607

    Ken
     
  7. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Wow! 50,607!? How many hundreds/day are they processing?! I'm actually somewhat surprised that they're getting around to them as quickly as they are. They've probably got two guys on it full-time, is my guess.
     
  8. sfsierra

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    Congratulations! Maybe mine will be there tonight. :rolleyes:
     
  9. centel

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    My check cleared on 2/17 but still no sticker :(
    I called the DMV and they can see an "action" was taken on my car on 2/22 (hopefully the mailing of my sticker) but they can't tell what it was. Any advice on confirming that a sticker was issued?
     
  10. inventor00

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    Sorry no, just wait.
     
  11. macoldschool

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    I feel your pain, only worse! Here are my key dates.

    1/23/06 - Bought car
    1/24/06 - Mailed app
    2/10/06 - Check cashed
    3/2/06 - still no stickers!

    what is really going on? I called the DMV field office, but they were no help. She said to call back in a week. If I don't have them by now, I certainly won't have them in another week, whats the point? Something is wrong. I guess I will have to dread another week without my stickers, and call in then and see what they can do at this point.
     
  12. pollocks

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    1/28 Bought car
    2/11 Sent off application minus $8 cheque
    2/12 Swore when I realised I forgot the cheque
    2/14 (approx.) Sent off another application including cheque this time
    2/28 Check cashed
    3/4 Stickers received!! Woohoo! We also got a letter today from them saying we forgot to include payment for our application (the first one), but they've reserved stickers for us, so just send them a cheque with our VIN as a reference number... Does that mean there's another set of stickers with our name on them??
     
  13. wbullard

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    HOV Application sent on February 8
    Check cashed on February 24
    Sticker received on March 1, #50,431
     
  14. centel

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    The way I see it is if I get my plates and still no sticker (probably in a week), I'm sending off another application. If I can confirm a sticker was issued, then I'll just pay another $8 for a "replacement".
     
  15. H2OSkier

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    Interesting, I sent mine in on 2/6 and my check was cashed 2/23 but I got #50,607. They must give a stack to each person doing this or someone is reaching from the bottom of the stack :)

    Ken
     
  16. food4thot

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    Just got my stickers yesterday! :)

    here is my timeline:
    - 1/21/06 - picked up car
    - 2/16/06 - went to FasTrak office to pick up transponder
    - 2/16/06 - mailed out application to DMV
    - 3/ 2/06 - check cleared at the bank
    - 3/ 6/06 - sticker issued by DMV
    - 3/10/06 - license plate and registration arrived
    - 3/13/06 - stickers arrived! Sticker Number HE051578

    It saved me over 15 minutes of commute time this morning!
     
  17. centel

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    Many phone calls to the DMV later....

    I finally get my decal!!! Wahooooo!!!! I can finally join those who can report their timeline.

    2/1/06 - Sent my application
    2/15/06 - Check cleared
    3/9/06 Receive license plate...doh where's my sticker!!??!
    3/10/06 - 3/17/06 Lots of phone calls to DMV
    3/20/06 Decal arrives!!!


    Wahoooo!!!
     
  18. altdel

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    Could you tell me what number you callled? My check was cleared on 2/27/06 and so far no stickers. I wanted to call DMV too...
     
  19. centel

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    Sticker number is 52200.

    Unfortunately the DMV folks I spoke to didn't want to do any research on this unless it's been 30 days since my check cleared. In the meantime, I'd get a copy of your cancelled check from your bank because the DMV may ask for it when you call. They can trace your check to whoever processed it by a stamp on the back of your check that looks like "xxxx FEB 27 2006 xxxx" in the endorsement section.
     
  20. altdel

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    Thanks. I just called DMV. They told me it'll take 6-8 weeks for the stickers to arrive, and that I can call back if I don't get it after 8 weeks... :(