How long is it taking to get Registration Paper back

[Windhaven]

Hello

I just want to vent. AMHA has had 2 registration papers for 3 MONTHS. I called yesterday and left a message inquiring about them. Had to call again today and they said they where just scanned this morning. I said, "really, you have had them for 3 months". All she said was "well we are short handed too". I am not sure I believe that. They probably got forgotten.

Has anyone else had their papers take this long?

If they where forgotten, I wish they would be honest and say so and then rush them out. I can handle that.

This is just annoying......

Also, if it is taking this long, maybe they should put something about that on their website OR fix it.

 

[cretahillsgal]

It is taking them that long. Guess they are really behind. I sent on transfer to them the second week of January and haven't gotten it back yet.

 

[Windhaven]

I guess it is taking them that long....

They need to hire more help...

 

[ohmt]

I don't think we've EVER gotten papers back on any of our foals in 2 months or less. The last few year we've had to call before anything has happened. Last year when I called in January (sent them early October) they told me they were just scanned in that day. A month later, still no papers. Caled again and they said, "oh they were just scanned in today!"...busted. I don't really mind waiting, it would just be nice if they were upfront and let me know it would take them some extra time to do things.

 

[Katiean]

Yes. Mine was November 12th to end of January. But, I did DNA with mine too.

 

[Connie P]

I have never had papers take 3 months to come back - even with DNA involved. Not ever with either registry. Sorry you are having such troubles. :-(

 

[albahurst]

I was given a reasonable explanation when I asked. Now, new papers which I just sent in last week are due to come back within three weeks. Maybe the problem has been fixed.

 

[HGFarm]

Maybe they truly are short handed, and are behind. I dont think they just sit in there drinking coffee all day. Perhaps the budget doesnt allow to hire another. If I want mine back in a hurry, I send a rush fee with it. I know it depends on what time of year, etc.... sometimes it just takes longer than others due to the volume of work coming in.

 

[Sandee]

Mine too. I sent in for permanent papers AMHA Jan 2. Sent an email in Feb asking "whatz up?". Two days later the DNA papers show up and I send them back next day in the mail. A week later I get email saying "We're just waiting on the DNA". Well, Duh since it took you over a month to send out the papers for that DNA. Here it is March and I haven't seen or heard from them again. Still waiting and now they send me a "second reminder" for my membership. I'm wondering if they're holding up the registration papers until I renew! I should send them an email and say "it's in the mail --cough, cough".

Sorry, if they are shorthanded but hey, in this economy they should be able to pick people off the streets!

 

[Songcatcher]

Several factors can influence the amount of time it takes to get papers back. On average, I would say I usually get mine in about 6 weeks. Sometimes as quickly as 4, sometimes as long as 8. BUT, when I talk with them, I am never demanding and always thank them for their efforts. I remember someone saying you can draw more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.