No I completely understand. I had my paperwork combined with all needed documents also I literally just dropped in a mailbox was all. I wasn't sure if your dr had filed electronically is all. It seems that if you file electronically through a dr you will be charged right then but that doesn't mean it's then entering the states "processing" queue at that point. The state actually processes on there timeframes (about 75-90 days from when the app is received) and right now they seem to be processing, beginning of June applicants. I had my appt beginning of June and mailed same day. Never received confirmation or anything. About 3 weeks later I just emailed asking if they could confirm they received my app which they did respond with a generic email about mid June. Then silence and nothing until I called on 8/13 as my check was finally cashed on 8/10 as I wanted to see if I was approved. A nice guy told me after reviewing that they were completing my background check and I was on the right path as it was assigned to a caseworker who would complete the background checks. I emailed again on 8/17 just asking to see if I was approved (I provided my address along with name and DOB) as I had seen people were getting there cards (people who mailed a week before mine) and I received an email within a half stating I was approved and should receive within 10 - 14 days. So if you did mail a check with your application honestly the time frames I have seen are about 60- 65 days, then they process the check and start the background investigations and you enter the process queue. If your dr did electronically and you were charged that day I would mark the 70 - 75th day on the calendar and call every few days to see if you were approved. Also I would call tmw to see if they just received. Realistically about 75-85 days from when they receive the app (via USPS or electronically). Hope this helps as I know the wait can be exhausting. I was just approved and waiting for my card. I will post once I have it.