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Yuki Tanaka

SDI Online Registration Error 311 - Can't Complete Process, Need Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble registering for SDI online. I keep getting Error 311 and it's not letting me complete the process. I've tried calling and validating all my information, but no luck. Has anyone else run into this issue? Any tips on how to get it resolved?

Ugh, I had the same problem last month. It's so frustrating! Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that helps with weird errors like this.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give that a try and report back. Fingers crossed 🤞

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clearing cache didnt work for me. ended up having to use a different browser altogether. try that if the cache thing doesnt work

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Update: Tried both clearing cache and using a different browser. Still no luck 😩 This is getting ridiculous!

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Error 311 is usually related to identity verification issues. Double-check that all your personal info (name, SSN, DOB) matches exactly what's on your Social Security card. Even a small typo can cause this error.

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LilMama23

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Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this service?

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$20 just to talk to someone? That's highway robbery! 🤬

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LilMama23

I get the skepticism, but honestly, after spending hours trying to get through, it was worth every penny to me. Saved me so much time and frustration.

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How long did you have to wait once you used the service?

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LilMama23

It took about 45 minutes for them to get through, but I just went about my day until my phone rang. Way better than being stuck listening to hold music!

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Have you tried registering during off-peak hours? Like really early in the morning or late at night? Sometimes the system gets overloaded during business hours and throws random errors.

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Good idea! I'll set an alarm and try at like 5 AM tomorrow. At this point, I'm willing to try anything lol

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Error 311 is the bane of my existence! 🤮 I've been dealing with this for WEEKS. Called multiple times, verified everything, still no luck. The whole system is broken af

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Preach! 🙌 The EDD needs a complete overhaul. It's like they're using technology from the stone age.

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have you tried sacrificing a goat to the EDD gods? might work better than actually using their system lmao

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Raj Gupta

Here's what worked for me after dealing with Error 311 for days: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies 2. Use a different browser (I switched from Chrome to Firefox) 3. Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off 4. Double-check ALL your info matches your official documents exactly 5. Try registering during off-peak hours (early morning worked best for me) 6. If all else fails, request a paper application Hope this helps someone! The SDI registration process is a nightmare, but don't give up!

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Wow, thank you for the detailed guide! I'll work through these steps one by one. Really appreciate you taking the time to write this all out!

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This should be pinned or something. Super helpful!

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TechNinja

Anyone else feel like we're all beta testers for a system that should've been perfected years ago? 🤔

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Beta testers? More like alpha testers. Or maybe we're just crash test dummies at this point 😂

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Hey OP, any luck resolving this yet? Curious because I'm about to start my SDI registration process and I'm already dreading it.

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Still working on it, unfortunately. I'll update the post if I find a solution that works. Good luck with your registration!

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I had Error 311 too and what finally worked for me was calling the technical support line specifically (not the general SDI line) at 1-800-480-3287. They have a separate tech support queue that's usually shorter. When you get through, ask them to reset your account on their end - sometimes there's a glitch that prevents new registrations and they can clear it manually. Also make sure you're using Internet Explorer or Edge if possible, as their system seems to work better with those browsers. It's frustrating but don't give up!

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Thank you so much for sharing the tech support number! I had no idea there was a separate line for technical issues. I've been calling the general number and getting nowhere. Going to try 1-800-480-3287 first thing tomorrow morning. Really appreciate the tip about IE/Edge too - I've been using Chrome this whole time. Fingers crossed this finally does the trick! 🤞

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Internet Explorer in 2025? 😅 That's wild but honestly at this point I'll try anything! Thanks for the tech support number - I didn't know that existed either. Going to give them a call and see if they can reset my account. Really hope this works because I'm running out of patience with this whole process!

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This is super helpful! I didn't even know there was a separate tech support line either. The Internet Explorer suggestion made me laugh but hey, if it works it works! 😂 I'm definitely going to try calling 1-800-480-3287 tomorrow and ask them to reset my account. It makes sense that there might be some backend glitch preventing new registrations. Thanks for taking the time to share what actually worked for you - gives me hope that this nightmare might finally end soon!

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Error 311 is such a pain! I went through the same thing a few months ago. What finally worked for me was a combination of things: I had to make sure my name was entered EXACTLY as it appears on my Social Security card (including any middle initials), use a completely different device (not just browser), and most importantly - I found out from a rep that if you've attempted to register too many times, the system temporarily locks you out for 24-48 hours. So if you've been trying multiple times in a row, wait a full 2 days before attempting again. Also try using incognito/private browsing mode. The whole system is frustratingly glitchy but persistence pays off!

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