On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:01:55 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:42:04 -0800, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

Not really. I did it via wesite and they wanted to see the dd214.

I sent in mine by FAX, never went to the office at all.

The problem is the web sign-up instructions aren't clear or are
misleading. I saved them and put them below.
Sure as hell looks like I was supposed to at least take my birth
certificate to the office.
Nothing about waiting for a letter, then going on-line again.
Don't even think it's necessary as the woman at the office said I'm
basically done since I did the on-line.
But I'll use the password they sent in the letter and check it out.
Saw on the letter I've got until Dec 27, so I better look.
Got plenty of time. Heck, I'm retired.

--Vic



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