Submitted EDD SDI paperwork in person - can I now upload online instead of waiting?

I wouldnt upload the same documents again because it WILL create a duplicate claim in their system and thats gonna cause you even bigger headaches. Paper applications take 3-4 weeks to process vs online which is usually 10-14 days. Its annoying but just wait it out at this point.

I made this exact same mistake back in January! Whatever you do, DON'T submit another application online. It will definitely flag as a duplicate in their system and potentially freeze both claims while they investigate. Unfortunately, paper claims are processed at a snail's pace compared to online submissions.

You're right to be concerned, but I'd recommend against submitting duplicate applications. Here's what you can do instead: 1. Create your SDI Online account anyway - this will help you in the future 2. Call EDD to check on your paper application status (be prepared for a long wait) 3. Ask if they can link your paper application to your new online account 4. Request they make a note that you'll be doing future certifications online The paper application will take longer (about 2-3 weeks from receipt), but creating duplicates will definitely delay things further. Your doctor's certification is the most important part, and they already have that.

Sorry but this is EXACTLY why the EDD system is garbage. They make it nearly impossible to file online with all their glitches and verification steps, then punish you with slower processing if you use paper forms. Then they don't even give you a tracking number or receipt when you submit in person! Ridiculous system designed to frustrate people out of claiming benefits they're entitled to!!

If you need to check your claim status, I highly recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD agent quickly. Regular calling means hours of busy signals and hangups, but with Claimyr.com they call EDD for you and connect you with an agent, usually within 10-15 minutes. Saved me days of frustration when I had a similar issue with my claim. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

my cousin did the paper application too and it took almost 5 weeks to get approved!!!! the weird thing was she never got any kind of notification that they received it either. she just kept checking her mail everyday until finally the debit card showed up.

Update: I finally got through to EDD after using that Claimyr service (which worked surprisingly well) and they confirmed my paper application was received and is being processed. They said I should create an SDI Online account using the same personal information, and once my claim is processed, it will automatically show up in my online account. They also warned me not to submit anything else or it would create a duplicate claim. The agent said the current processing time for paper applications is about 18-20 business days. Thanks everyone for your help!

Thanks for sharing that update! Really helpful to know that EDD confirmed you can create the online account with the same info and it will automatically link once processed. The 18-20 business day timeline is actually better than some of the other estimates people were giving. Definitely going to bookmark that Claimyr service too - seems like a game changer for actually getting through to speak with someone at EDD instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell.

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in a similar situation where I submitted my SDI paperwork through mail last week and have been panicking about the processing time. Adrian, thanks so much for sharing your update - it's reassuring to know that EDD confirmed the paper application timeline and that you can still create the online account. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service too since I've been dreading having to call EDD. It's frustrating that the system works this way, but at least now I know what to expect and that there IS a way to get answers if you know the right tools to use. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here!

This is such valuable information for anyone who finds themselves in this situation! I'm dealing with a similar issue where I submitted my paperwork in person about 2 weeks ago and have been anxiously waiting. Adrian's update about the 18-20 business day timeline actually gives me some peace of mind - I was expecting it to be much longer based on some of the horror stories I've heard. The tip about creating the SDI Online account with the same personal info so it automatically links once processed is brilliant. I had no idea that was even possible! And honestly, the fact that Claimyr worked so well to get through to an actual EDD representative is incredible. I've been putting off calling because I've heard it can take hours or even days to get through, but knowing there's a service that can do it for you in 10-15 minutes changes everything. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread - it's exactly the kind of real-world guidance that you can't get from the official EDD website. Definitely bookmarking this for future reference!

As someone new to this community, I just want to say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my first SDI claim and was completely overwhelmed by the process until I found this discussion. Adrian's original question is exactly what I was wondering about, and the collective advice from everyone here has been invaluable. The key takeaways that really stood out to me: 1. Never submit duplicate applications - it will create more delays, not fewer 2. Paper applications take 18-20 business days vs 10-14 for online 3. You can still create an SDI Online account after submitting paper forms and they'll link automatically 4. Claimyr is apparently a game-changer for actually getting through to EDD representatives I had no idea services like Claimyr even existed, and honestly it seems like it should be illegal that we need third-party help to access our own government benefits, but I'm grateful for any solution that works! The fact that Adrian got such clear guidance from EDD using this service gives me hope that there are ways to navigate the system effectively. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice. This is exactly the kind of real-world guidance you can't get from official sources, and it's going to save me so much stress and confusion with my own claim. Really appreciate having found this supportive community!

This thread is absolutely gold for anyone navigating the SDI system! I'm dealing with my first disability claim and was completely lost until I found this discussion. Adrian, your situation is almost identical to mine - I also had internet issues and ended up submitting paper forms last week, then immediately regretted it when I heard how much slower the processing is. The advice from everyone here has been incredibly reassuring, especially Marcus's step-by-step approach and the confirmation that you can create the online account without causing duplicates. I had no idea that was even possible! And wow, the Claimyr service sounds like a complete game-changer - I've been putting off calling EDD because I've heard such horror stories about the wait times, but 10-15 minutes to actually speak with someone? That's incredible. It's honestly frustrating that we need third-party services to access our own benefits, but I'm just grateful there are solutions that work. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world guidance you can't get anywhere else. Definitely bookmarking this thread and the Claimyr link for when I need to check on my own claim status!

Just wanted to chime in as another newcomer who's been silently following this thread - it's been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently waiting on my first SDI claim (also submitted on paper due to website issues) and was getting really anxious about the timeline until I read Adrian's update. The 18-20 business day confirmation from EDD is actually much more reasonable than I expected based on some of the horror stories floating around online. What really impressed me about this discussion is how everyone came together to provide practical solutions rather than just complaining about the system (though those complaints are totally valid!). The Claimyr recommendation is brilliant - I had no idea services like that existed, and it's honestly ridiculous that we need third-party help to reach our own government agencies, but I'm grateful for any tool that works. For anyone else in our situation: this thread basically has everything you need to know about handling the paper application dilemma. Don't submit duplicates, create your online account anyway, use Claimyr to actually get through to EDD if needed, and expect about 3-4 weeks for processing. Thanks everyone for sharing your real-world experiences - it makes such a difference to hear from people who've actually navigated this system successfully!