Here in Indiana, the process is as simple as going to the police station and bringing the fee with you in the form of a money order, as well as postage stamps, cash for the notary, and identification. While there, you get fingerprinted and fill out the form, and that's all. When I did this for my 4-year permit in 2004, I got my permit in the mail later that month. When I applied for the lifetime LTC in 2008, it took a little longer, about a month and a half.