California EDD — Unemployment & Job Services
Statewide California services. Individual eligibility and the correct programme or claim office still matter.
Use EDD’s public sign-in or account registration page to start an unemployment claim. EDD determines eligibility; CountyWiki does not collect your application.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
The paper application has a dedicated West Sacramento mailing address and fax number. Do not send it to EDD’s general correspondence mailbox.
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An AJCC can help file a new unemployment application online, by mail or fax. Its staff cannot resolve an existing UI claim issue.
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Main content — Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment Benefits
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Check identity documents and your last 18 months of employment before starting. Military, federal and noncitizen applicants have additional document instructions.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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Main content — Step 1: Get Your Information in Order
Step 1: Get Your Information in Order
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Review application and weekly requirements. Being fired, quitting or being classified as a contractor does not by itself decide every case.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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California Employment Development Department · requirements (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
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Report work and wages for each benefit week, including wages not yet paid. Some claim types and changes require different certification channels.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
Tele-Cert cannot report work, wages or address/phone changes. Use UI Online or the mailed form for those updates.
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Partial and Work Sharing claimants cannot certify or reopen through UI Online. Follow the separate instructions for your claim type.
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Main content — Certify for Benefits
Certify for Benefits
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Check whether your existing claim can be reopened or whether a new application is needed after the benefit year ends.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
Reopening generally concerns an existing claim started within the last 52 weeks with benefits remaining. A benefit year that has ended may require a new claim.
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Main content — Reopen Your Claim
Reopen Your Claim
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Use the office address on your actual notice. Continue certifying while the appeal is pending; ordinary UI and disaster-assistance deadlines differ.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
Keep certifying while an appeal is pending. Payment still depends on eligibility for each certified week.
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California Employment Development Department · Appeals — EDD (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Appeals
Appeals
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Review the unpaid waiting week and the estimated first-payment timeline. Approval, identity checks and your payment method can affect timing.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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Main content — Receive Your First Payment
Receive Your First Payment
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Review direct deposit, debit card and mailed checks. Payment delivery estimates run after approval and are not a promise that your claim will be approved.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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California Employment Development Department · Benefit Payment Options (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Your Benefit Payment Options
Your Benefit Payment Options
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Access EDD’s tax-information guidance and the 1099G help line. Different benefit types and tax systems have different treatment.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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California Employment Development Department · Tax Information (Form 1099G) (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Tax Information (Form 1099G)
Tax Information (Form 1099G)
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Find live claim help, account assistance and automated information. AJCC, disability and employment-tax offices cannot resolve existing UI claim issues.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
Use UI customer service for an existing unemployment claim. A disability-insurance office cannot answer UI questions.
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Live claim chat is inside UI Online, Monday–Friday, 9 am–2 pm. These are separate from customer-service phone hours.
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Main content — Contact Information for Unemployment Insurance
Contact Information for Unemployment Insurance
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If required by your DE 8405 notice, register and post a résumé within 21 days of its notice date. EDD will tell you if you are exempt.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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Main content — Register in CalJOBS
Register in CalJOBS
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A benefit year is 12 months. Remaining claim balance does not extend the benefit year; follow EDD instructions when you return to work.
Service area: California statewide programme; individual and programme eligibility still apply. Area details & sources
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California Employment Development Department · Step 8: End Your Benefits — EDD (opens in a new tab)
Main content — End Your Benefits
End Your Benefits
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