How to update name on EDD account after marriage? Need advice!
Hey everyone, I just got married and need to update my name on my EDD account. Has anyone gone through this process recently? What should I expect when I call them? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD name change after marriage, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-IWuU5zP0
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CosmicCrusader
Congrats on tying the knot! š I went through this last year. Here's what you need to do: ā¢ Gather all your documents: marriage certificate, new ID, etc. ā¢ When you call, tell them right away you need a name change due to marriage ā¢ Be prepared to send in copies of your documents ā¢ Follow up if you don't see the change within a couple weeks It's pretty straightforward, but like everything with EDD, it can take some time. Good luck!
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Aisha Rahman
AuthorThank you so much! This is really helpful. Did you have to mail in the documents or could you upload them online?
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CosmicCrusader
In my case, they gave me an option to upload online. But I've heard some ppl had to mail them in. Best to ask the rep when you call!
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Ethan Brown
make sure u keep copies of EVERYTHING u send them. EDD has a habit of 'losing' documents š
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Yuki Yamamoto
ugh good luck. i've been trying to get through to edd for weeks. its impossible to get a human on the phone
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Carmen Ortiz
I feel ya. Took me like 50 tries to get through last time. The system is a joke š¤”
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Andre Rousseau
Pro tip: I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. 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
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Zoe Papadakis
wait, seriously? that sounds too good to be true. has anyone else tried this?
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Andre Rousseau
Yep, totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Jamal Carter
Congrats on the wedding! š Just remember to be patient with EDD. Their system moves slower than a snail on vacation šš
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AstroAdventurer
make sure you triple check all your info before submitting anything. one typo and youll be stuck in bureaucratic hell for months
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Mei Liu
This. I misspelled my middle name and it took 3 months to fix. EDD doesn't mess around with discrepancies.
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Liam O'Sullivan
Anyone know if changing your name affects your existing claim? I'm in the same boat but worried about messing up my payments
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Amara Chukwu
It shouldn't affect your current claim as long as all your other info (SSN, etc.) stays the same. But def mention this concern when you call!
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Liam O'Sullivan
Thanks! That's a relief. I'll make sure to bring it up.
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Giovanni Conti
hot take: just keep ur old name for edd stuff. save urself the headache š¤·āāļø
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
Terrible advice. It's important to have consistent legal info across all govt agencies. Don't listen to this clown š¤”
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Giovanni Conti
chill bro, it was just a joke. obvs you should update your info š
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NeonNova
Protip: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open or about an hour before they close. Sometimes works for me!
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Dylan Campbell
This! Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy in my experience.
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PrinceJoe
Congrats on getting married! š I just went through this process a few months ago. Here's what worked for me: Call the EDD name change line specifically (not the general number) - it's 1-800-300-5616. Have your marriage certificate, new driver's license, and Social Security card ready. They'll likely ask you to fax or upload copies. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks for me once I got through to someone. Also, make sure your name is already updated with Social Security first - EDD won't process it otherwise. Good luck!
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