SDI registration error: Driver's license already linked to another account. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having a frustrating issue with my SDI registration. When I try to register, it says my driver's license is already linked to another account. Has anyone else run into this problem? Any advice on how to fix it? I'm not sure what to do and really need to get this sorted out.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve SDI license registration issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNP_zDj4FO4
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Ingrid Larsson
Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last year. You'll need to call them and explain the situation. Be prepared for a long wait time tho 🙄
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Carlos Mendoza
•Long wait time is an understatement lol. I was on hold for 3 hours last week 💀
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Zainab Mahmoud
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in like 20 mins doing that
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Tyrone Johnson
•Thanks for the advice! Any specific things I should say when I finally get through?
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Ava Williams
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Raj Gupta
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Ava Williams
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Lena Müller
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TechNinja
This happened to me too! Turns out someone had used my license number by mistake. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the SDI office (be prepared for a long wait) 2. Explain the situation clearly 3. Ask them to verify your identity using other info (SSN, address, etc.) 4. Request they unlink your license from the incorrect account 5. Have them help you set up a new account It took me a couple calls, but they eventually sorted it out. Good luck!
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Tyrone Johnson
•Thank you so much for the detailed steps! This is really helpful. Did they give you any trouble about unlinking the license?
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TechNinja
•Nah, they were actually pretty understanding once I got through to the right person. Just be patient and polite, you'll get it sorted!
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Keisha Thompson
classic SDI mess up 🤦♂️ their system is so broken
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Paolo Bianchi
Have you tried creating an account with a different form of ID? Sometimes that works and then you can link your license later.
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Tyrone Johnson
•I didn't even know that was an option! I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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Yara Assad
Oof, been there done that. It's a pain but you gotta call them. Pro tip: have all your docs ready before you call. They'll ask for everything under the sun 🌞
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Olivia Clark
•Fr tho, they asked me for my great-grandmothers maiden name last time I called 🙄
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Javier Morales
•lmaooo 💀 wouldn't put it past them
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Javier Morales
Had this exact same issue a few months ago! It's super frustrating but definitely fixable. What worked for me was calling the EDD disability line first thing in the morning (around 8 AM) and explaining that my license was incorrectly linked to another account. They had me verify my identity with my SSN, birthdate, and address, then they were able to unlink it and help me create a new account on the spot. The whole process took about 45 minutes once I got through. Hang in there - you'll get it sorted! 💪
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