Just did mine there this week. Bring your filled out card, your id and $15. They scan your prints and print them to your card. Make sure they sign and write their phone number.
I drove to Laurel. For $15, they did the electronic scan then printed the cards for Virginia and Florida. I haven't been rejected for the cards yet, but will let you know if they are returned!
For Utah, I went to Worth-a-Shot in Millersville and was ink printed at the shop as part of the course. Those prints weren't as good, but were ink - so I guess we'll see!
And stamp! I may or may not have left with out the card stamped and may or may not have had to go back.
I also had problems finding local maryland police departments that did fingerprinting. Some of the local stations no longer offered the service while others did it once or twice a week for only a few specified hours.
I just bit the bullet and went to the closest VA police barracks and had them do it. The trooper was really cool and the process was actually an enjoyable experience (minus the drive). I realize that Cambridge is much further than where I was coming from but if you go to a VA state police barracks then chances are that there won't be a problem which would delay your application.
Keep in mind to make sure that whatever department does your prints to make sure that the sign, date and include their address, phone number and department stamp. I noticed when I was back on the road that they neglected to put their stamp and phone number. Luckily I was still close.
Just received mine
3/16/13 - App received by Virginia State Police (USPS confirmation)
3/24/13 - Payment processed (date on letter)
5/10/13 - Permit issued
5/13/13 - Permit notification letter dated
5/20/13 - Permit postmarked
5/22/13 - Permit received
Mailed 3/18
Payment processed 3/28
Still Waiting!!!
Still waiting?
Has anyone got a va chp recently? I just got my letter last week that said 3 months
Mailed 7/3
Checked cleared 7/16 (received letter of receipt of payment)
Received permit 8/24
My Fl and Utah came exactly same days! Weird.
Has anyone got a va chp recently? I just got my letter last week that said 3 months