To give you an idea on the timeframe; once I had a VIN assigned and was advised my M3 was in transit to San Diego I started a CVRP application on 3/27/18 and saved the application. That reserved funds for my rebate. After taking delivery on 4/2; I completed the application on 4/3 by uploading copy of the sales agreement, temporary registration, and income tax forms. On 5/16, I received e-mail confirmation that my CVRP application was pre-approved. On 5/22 I received e-mail confirmation that my CVRP application was pre-approved. On 8/2 I received e-mail confirmation that the check had been mailed. I received the check on 8/4. Best advice I can give is to start an application once you have a reasonable idea of when delivery will be. That reserves funds for your rebate; even if at that time the allotment of funds has run out. As long as the State of CA continues to add funds to the program; you will get the rebate; it just may take even longer than it does now.