Can I submit DE 2580GF form online for PFL certification or is mail required?

Unfortunately, the DE 2580GF form for PFL continued certification typically needs to be mailed back. The online certification system is mainly for unemployment and disability (SDI), not for PFL continued certifications. I went through this last year with my baby bonding leave and had to mail all my forms. Make sure you make a copy before sending it in case it gets lost!

Same boat! I just had to deal with this last month. The 2580GF HAS to be mailed back. So annoying! I called and asked if I could upload it somewhere and they said no. But def keep a copy - my first one got lost and delayed my payment by 2 weeks!!

The DE 2580GF must be mailed back to the EDD. There's currently no online option specifically for this continued certification form for PFL baby bonding. I recommend sending it via certified mail with tracking so you have proof it was received. Also, send it as soon as possible - they won't process payment until they receive this form, and it can take 7-10 business days to process once they get it. I went through this certification process three times during my 8 weeks of bonding leave.

The EDD system is SUCH A NIGHTMARE!!! I hate how they make everything so complicated! I had to mail in my DE 2580GF forms for my twins last year and one of them literally disappeared into thin air!!! Called EDD for 3 DAYS STRAIGHT and got disconnected EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! My payments were delayed by 3 weeks and I almost couldn't pay rent. This system is DESIGNED to make people give up!!!

I had to do this form just last month! Make sure u fill out all the boxes and sign it - they are super strict about it. And yeah its mail only. Kinda weird since everything else can be done online but not this form 🤷‍♀️ Better mail it fast so u dont have payment delays

I went through this in January 2025. There's currently no online option for the DE 2580GF form - it must be mailed back to the EDD office listed on your form. If you're concerned about mail delays, I'd recommend using Claimyr's service (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD representative directly to confirm they received your form once you've mailed it. They got me through to a real person in about 15 minutes when I was panicking about my form being received. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5. They helped me confirm my form was in the system before it showed up in my online account.

my baby is 5 months now but when i was on leave i remember having to mail all those forms in. so annoying! especially with a newborn at home lol. i think they said something about moving everything online eventually but who knows when that will actually happen

Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! I went ahead and mailed the form yesterday with tracking like suggested. I also made a photocopy just in case it gets lost. I guess I'll just have to deal with the outdated system for now. Fingers crossed there are no payment delays!

I'm a new parent dealing with this same situation right now! Just wanted to add that when you mail it back, make sure you use the correct mailing address that's printed on YOUR specific form - I've heard some people accidentally used an old address they found online and it caused major delays. Also, if you're really worried about timing, you might want to call the EDD customer service line a few days after mailing to confirm they received it, though I know getting through can be a nightmare. Good luck with your bonding leave - enjoy this special time with your little one despite the bureaucratic headaches!