Can I upload paper extension form to EDD SDI or must it be mailed? Doctor took forever!

i had same issue last month, u HAVE to mail it. they dont have upload for those forms. mine took like 9 days to process after i mailed it

Actually, there IS a way to upload the paper form! Go to your SDI Online account, click on 'Contact EDD' at the bottom, then select 'Submit Question' from the dropdown menu. Choose 'State Disability Insurance' as the category, then attach your scanned form as a PDF or image file. Include your claim number in the subject line and explain that you're submitting a supplemental certification form for extension. I did this with my last claim in January and they processed it within 3 days. Just make sure you scan it clearly and all information is legible.

My doctor also only does paper forms (SO annoying!) and when I called EDD about this they told me to mail it to the PO Box on the form. But that was back in 2023 so maybe things changed?

I HATE how doctors still refuse to do electronic submissions!!! It's 2025 for crying out loud! My doctor made me wait 3 weeks for my initial paperwork and almost ruined my claim. The whole system is broken when we depend on dinosaur doctors who can't use computers. And then EDD penalizes US for THEIR delays!!! Anyone else been through this nightmare?

Make sure whatever you do you keep a copy of that form and proof that you submitted it! My husband's extension was "lost" twice and we had to resubmit. now i take pictures of everything before sending.

If you're struggling to get through to an EDD representative to confirm the best submission method, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It helped me get through to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes when I had issues with my extension paperwork. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. The agent I spoke with confirmed I could submit my doctor's paper form through the Contact EDD portal as others have mentioned, and they even added notes to my claim to expect the uploaded document.

One important thing to note: when you upload the form through the Contact EDD portal, you'll need to include some specific information in your message to make sure it gets processed correctly: 1. Your full name as it appears on your claim 2. Your EDD Customer Account Number (starts with 999) 3. The specific form name (DE 2525XX Supplemental Certification) 4. The date range this extension covers Without this information, your uploaded form might sit in their general inbox rather than getting attached to your specific claim file. I learned this from an EDD rep who helped me with my extension last month.

my wifes doctor sent in the wrong dates on her extension form and it caused all kinds of problems. double check all dates before you send it in!!!!!

Just to clarify what others have said: Yes, you can upload the paper form through the Contact EDD portal as mentioned above. However, according to EDD policy, they still prefer the original paper form to be mailed if it was initially issued as a paper document. The best practice is to do both - upload a scanned copy for faster processing AND mail the original to the address on the form. This creates redundancy in the system and helps avoid delays. Regarding processing times: uploaded documents typically begin processing within 1-3 business days, while mailed forms can take 7-10 business days just to be entered into the system. Your benefits should continue uninterrupted as long as the form is received before your current certification period ends.

Just wanted to add my experience from last week - I was in the exact same situation with my doctor taking forever on the paperwork! I followed the advice about uploading through the Contact EDD portal and it worked perfectly. Made sure to include all the details Mateo mentioned (claim number, form name, etc.) and got confirmation within 2 days that it was processed. One tip: when you scan the form, use the highest quality setting and make sure every signature and date is crystal clear. EDD will reject blurry uploads and then you're back to square one. Also double-check that your doctor filled out ALL the required fields - mine missed one checkbox and I had to go back to get it corrected. Good luck!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My doctor also only does paper forms and I've been stressing about the best way to submit it. Based on everyone's advice here, I'm planning to scan and upload through the Contact EDD portal first (with all the detailed info Mateo and Yuki mentioned), then mail the original as backup. One question though - for those who have done the upload method, did you get any kind of confirmation email or notification that EDD received your document? I want to make sure I know it went through properly before relying on it. Also, has anyone had issues with the file size limits when uploading? My form is 3 pages and I'm wondering if I should combine into one PDF or upload separately.

As someone who just went through this exact situation two months ago, I can confirm the upload method works great! My doctor also refused to do electronic submission (so frustrating!) but I successfully uploaded my paper extension form through the Contact EDD portal. A few additional tips from my experience: 1) Make sure you're logged into your SDI Online account BEFORE you go to Contact EDD - it links your submission to your claim automatically that way. 2) In the subject line, I used "Extension Form Submission - Claim #[your number]" which seemed to help with routing. 3) Take a photo of the form with your phone before scanning in case you need to resubmit - phone cameras often capture better detail than some scanners. My form was processed in 4 days and I never had to mail the original. The key is being super clear in your message about what you're submitting and why. Don't stress too much - you've got this!

Just wanted to share my recent experience to add to all the helpful advice here! I was in the exact same boat last month - doctor took 10 days to complete my extension form and only does paper. I followed the upload method through Contact EDD that everyone mentioned and it worked flawlessly! A couple things I learned: 1) Make sure your scan is in PDF format, not just a photo - EDD's system processes PDFs faster. 2) Include your SSN in the message along with your claim number for extra verification. 3) If your doctor wrote anything in margins or used different colored ink, mention that in your submission message so they know it's intentional, not a scanning error. My extension was approved in just 3 business days and I never had to mail anything. The relief was incredible! For anyone still worried - this upload method is definitely legitimate and much faster than traditional mail. Just be thorough with your documentation and you should be golden.

I just wanted to follow up and share that I successfully uploaded my extension form using the Contact EDD portal method everyone recommended! Following all the detailed advice from this thread - especially Mateo's tip about including specific claim information and Fatima's suggestion about logging into SDI Online first - made the process so smooth. I scanned the form as a high-quality PDF, included my claim number and SSN in the message, and used the subject line format "Extension Form Submission - Claim #[number]". Got the confirmation email within 24 hours and my extension was processed in just 3 days! I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their experiences here - it saved me weeks of worry and potential delays from mailing. This community is amazing for helping each other navigate these confusing processes!