Name mismatch on EDD PFL claim for baby bonding - missing letter in middle name causing problems!

I had almost the exact same issue last year with my last name (hyphenated on my ID but not in EDD system). What finally worked was submitting form DE1326C - the Claimant ID Verification form. You need to print it out, fill it with your CORRECT name as shown on your ID, attach a copy of your driver's license and social security card, and mail it to the address on the form. Make sure to write your claim ID number on everything! It took about 10 days to process after they received it, but it fixed the issue and they retroactively paid my benefits.

omg the same thing happened to me but with my last name after getting married!!! its ridiculous how one tiny name issue can stop everything!! i tried calling for 2 weeks straight with no luck either. so frustrating!! hang in there mama

I work as an HR benefits coordinator and see this ALL THE TIME with our employees. The DE1326C form is definitely the right approach, but there's also another option. You can try to visit an EDD office in person with your ID documents. Sometimes they can fix it on the spot, though you might need to wait a while. One important thing: make sure when you fill out the DE1326C that you use EXACTLY the name format on your driver's license, including any punctuation, spaces, or capitalization. EDD systems are incredibly picky about this stuff. Also, verify if your employer submitted your wages under the exact same name spelling. If not, that can cause additional complications that might need to be addressed separately.

if ur still trying to reach someone on the phone, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). saved my sanity when i was dealing with a similar name issue. they basically call EDD for you and get you connected to a live agent. costs money but I was desperate after trying for weeks. they have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 i got connected in like 20 mins when i had been trying for weeks with no luck

CALIFORNIA EDD IS THE WORST AGENCY EVER!!! I had FIVE LETTERS wrong in my last name and it took FOUR MONTHS to fix!!!! They kept telling me different forms to fill out and then losing them! I filed a complaint with my state assembly member's office and MAGICALLY my issue was fixed in 3 days after MONTHS of trying. CONTACT YOUR ASSEMBLY MEMBER!!!! They have staff dedicated to EDD issues because EDD is so incompetent!!!

While you're working on the name correction, have you completed your continued claim certifications? Even if your identity verification is pending, you should still be certifying every two weeks so that once it's resolved, you can get paid for those weeks. I made the mistake of not certifying while my issue was being fixed and lost out on 3 weeks of benefits because they were outside the certification window.

my cousin had this happen and she just reapplied with the name exactly like its on her id. worked for her lol. might be worth a try.

Update: I mailed the DE1326C form yesterday using certified mail (thanks for that tip!) and am going to try visiting the EDD office tomorrow morning. I've also started certifying for benefits while I wait for this to be resolved. Thank you all SO MUCH for your help - I was feeling completely lost before posting here!