EDD SDI website truncating name, causing verification failure. Help!

I found a way to solve EDD SDI name truncation issue, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h91sI0ImXrU

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them directly? It's a pain, but sometimes talking to a real person is the only way to get these things fixed.

I found a way to get someone on the phone fast. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Have you tried using your initials instead of your full first name? That might get around the character limit issue.

This is a known issue with the EDD SDI system. Here's what you need to do: 1. First, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. Sometimes this resolves verification issues. 2. If that doesn't work, you'll need to contact EDD directly. Use their online contact form and specifically mention the name truncation issue. 3. In your message, include your full correct name, the truncated version showing on the site, and any claim numbers or personal identifiers (BUT NEVER YOUR FULL SSN). 4. Request that they manually update your name in their system. 5. While waiting for a response, try registering using just your first and last name, omitting any middle names. 6. If all else fails, you may need to file a paper claim. You can download the form from the EDD website. Remember, persistence is key when dealing with government systems. Don't give up!

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government websites 🤡 where nothing works and everything is a headache

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push things through faster.

Ive been dealing with edd for months now. its a nightmare. good luck op, your gonna need it 😫

This might sound crazy, but have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes these government sites are optimized for older versions of Internet Explorer or something equally ridiculous.

Just a heads up, I heard they're doing system maintenance this weekend. Might be worth waiting until Monday to try again, could fix your issue.

I ran into the exact same issue a few months ago! The name truncation problem is super frustrating. What worked for me was a combination of things: first, I tried using Chrome in incognito mode (cleared all the cache issues), and then I entered my name without any middle names or suffixes. If your first name is really long, you might also try using a common nickname version if you have one. Also, make sure you're not including any special characters or punctuation - the system seems to choke on those too. If none of that works, definitely go with the assembly member suggestion someone mentioned above. They actually got back to me within 2 days when I was stuck. Hope this helps!