"Christopher P. Cericola" wrote in message: "It seems that I can only do
this via mail order or from a local NY shop. Does any have any experience
with how long it takes via mail order?"

Try by phone it may be faster then you mailing it in and waiting for it to
return.
a.. all license issuing outlets (most municipal clerks' offices and many
sporting goods stores),
a.. by phone* at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257) or
a.. by mail to: WorldCom, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985. A Mail
order application form (54 kb pdf) is available.


Sarge