Just wanted to jump in and share my recent experience since I literally just got through this address verification process last week! I was in a panic reading horror stories online, but this thread gave me such clear guidance on exactly what to do. My situation was pretty similar to many here - I'm renting a room in a house where the main tenant handles all the utilities. Here's what worked for me: 1. Verizon wireless bill (downloaded the full PDF from my online account) 2. Bank of America checking account statement from February 3. My California vehicle registration (was about 3 months old but still valid) 4. A notarized letter from my housemate who's the primary leaseholder 5. Copy of the PG&E bill in their name to verify the address I uploaded everything through UI Online with the description "Complete Address Verification Package - Room Rental Situation" and then used that Claimyr service the next morning to get through to an EDD rep. She confirmed they could see all 5 documents and said it looked like a strong submission. Got approved exactly 5 business days later! My benefits were backdated to when I first applied, so definitely don't let the delays discourage you. The notarized letter really does seem to be crucial for rental room situations. I got mine done for free at my credit union - took like 5 minutes and the notary said she does tons of these for EDD claims now. To anyone still struggling with this - you WILL get through it! Just make sure to submit comprehensive documentation all at once. This thread seriously saved my sanity! 🙏

Just wanted to add my experience to this incredibly helpful thread! I went through EDD address verification last month and it was such a stressful process until I found guidance like what's shared here. My situation: I'm renting a room in my cousin's house and none of the major utilities are in my name. After my first submission got rejected (I only sent my phone bill), I regrouped and submitted: 1. T-Mobile phone bill (full PDF, not screenshot) 2. Credit union bank statement from last month 3. My car registration (DMV document always seems to carry weight) 4. Notarized letter from my cousin confirming I live there 5. Copy of her electric bill to verify the address The notarized letter was definitely key - my credit union did it for free and the whole process took maybe 10 minutes. I also made sure every document showed my FULL address including "Room A" since that's technically part of my address. Uploaded everything at once with a detailed description and called EDD the next day to confirm receipt. Got approved in 6 business days and benefits were backdated! One tip I didn't see mentioned much: if you have any official government mail (like jury duty notices, tax documents, voter registration stuff) definitely include those too. Government-to-government documents seem to have extra credibility. To anyone still waiting - this thread proves the system works if you submit comprehensive documentation. Don't lose hope! 💪

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such wonderful news and 16 days is actually really quick compared to what most people experience. I'm going through a similar situation myself - had my appeal hearing about 10 days ago for a termination that was labeled as "performance related" but was clearly part of company-wide cost reductions. Reading your success story gives me so much hope! The waiting has been absolutely nerve-wracking, and I've been checking my mailbox obsessively every single day. Did you feel confident about how your hearing went when it ended, or were you uncertain like I am? I keep replaying mine in my head wondering if I presented my case strongly enough about the restructuring vs their performance claims. It's so encouraging to see someone with a nearly identical situation get a positive outcome in a reasonable timeframe. Thanks for sharing your good news with the community - posts like this really help keep our spirits up during this stressful waiting period!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such incredible news and definitely gives hope to everyone else going through this stressful process. 16 days is actually pretty fast - I've been reading through this community for a while now and it seems like most people wait 3-4 weeks minimum. Your situation sounds almost identical to what I went through last year - company claimed performance issues but it was really just budget cuts disguised as individual terminations. I won my appeal too, but it took almost a month to get the decision. The relief when that letter finally arrives is indescribable! Just a heads up for when your UI Online account updates - sometimes there can be a slight delay between getting the decision letter and the system actually letting you certify. Don't panic if it takes a couple extra days. And when you do get to certify for all those back weeks, the payments might come in batches rather than one lump sum, especially if it's a large amount of backpay. Enjoy this victory - you've been through months of stress and uncertainty, and now you can finally breathe easy knowing the decision went your way!

Hey everyone! I'm new to this community but unfortunately dealing with the exact same frustrating situation. Got laid off from my graphic design position last week and when I tried to file for unemployment benefits, I got hit with that same confusing "You Do Not Need to Reapply" message. My last claim was also from way back in 2021 during the pandemic. Reading through all of your experiences has been incredibly helpful - it's both frustrating and reassuring to know this is such a widespread issue with old pandemic claims still causing system glitches in 2025. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD hasn't fixed this by now! I'm definitely going to try the early morning calling strategy that several people mentioned. I've already gathered my old EDD customer account number from an email, taken screenshots of the error message, and have all my employment details ready. If I can't get through after a reasonable number of attempts, I'll look into that Claimyr service as a backup option. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and practical tips here - this thread has been way more helpful than anything I could find on the official EDD website. Hopefully I'll have a success story to share soon too!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just got laid off from my marketing coordinator position yesterday and when I tried to file online today, I got that same "You Do Not Need to Reapply" message. My last unemployment claim was also from 2021 during the pandemic. This thread has been a lifesaver - I had no idea this was such a common issue with old pandemic claims still showing as "active" in their system. It's absolutely ridiculous that EDD hasn't fixed this glitch after 4+ years, but at least now I know what I'm dealing with. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning right at 8 AM with all my documentation ready: screenshots of the error, my old EDD account number, and employment details. If that doesn't work after multiple attempts, I'll definitely look into the Claimyr service that several people here recommended. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this community has been way more helpful than any official EDD resource I could find! Hopefully I'll have my own success story to add soon.

I've been receiving EDD payments through direct deposit for about 5 months now, and I can confirm what others have said about BofA being pretty reliable! Your 36-hour timeline for the first payment sounds exactly right. What I've noticed is that once EDD processes your certification and shows "paid," they typically send the ACH transfer to banks within 4-6 hours, but then each bank has its own posting schedule. BofA usually processes government deposits during their overnight cycle, so if EDD shows "paid" on Tuesday afternoon, you'll likely see it Wednesday morning. The first payment always takes a bit longer because they verify your account details, but after that it becomes very consistent. One thing that helped me a lot was downloading the BofA mobile app and turning on push notifications for deposits - that way I know the second it hits instead of constantly checking. Also, for future reference, EDD payments usually post earlier in the week than later, so Monday-Wednesday "paid" dates typically result in faster deposit times than Thursday-Friday. Glad you got your first payment sorted out!

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else reading this thread - I've been getting EDD direct deposits for about 7 months now and the timing has been incredibly consistent once you get past that first payment. With most major banks like BofA, Chase, Wells Fargo, etc., you can expect 24-48 hours from "paid" status to funds in your account. The first payment often takes 48-72 hours while they verify everything, but after that it becomes very predictable. One thing I wish someone had told me early on is that EDD processes payments in the early morning hours (usually between 2-5 AM Pacific), so if your payment shows "paid" late in the day, it might not actually get sent to your bank until the next morning's batch. This can add an extra day to the timeline. Also, weekends don't count as business days, so Friday "paid" dates usually mean Monday deposits. Setting up mobile banking alerts for deposits over $1 is a game changer - you'll know the instant it hits without having to constantly check your balance!

I just joined this community and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I've been dealing with a similar 2021 disqualification situation and had no idea about the distinction between different types of disqualifications. Like so many others here, I've been stressed about potential repayment for years without really understanding what my case actually meant. The explanations about Section 1253 vs Section 1257(b) and the real experiences people shared (especially Sofia's follow-up calls and StarSailor actually serving penalty weeks) give me hope that my situation might not be as bad as I feared. I never received an overpayment notice either, so based on what I'm learning here, I might just need to serve penalty weeks if I ever file again rather than repay money. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't explain these distinctions clearly, but this community seems like exactly what I needed to finally understand the system. Thanks to everyone for sharing actual experiences rather than just guessing - it's made all the difference in helping me figure out my next steps!

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm new to this community and have been dealing with my own EDD confusion from a 2021 disqualification. Like so many others here, I've been carrying the stress of potentially owing thousands in repayment without really understanding what my situation actually meant. The distinction between Section 1253 (standard disqualifications - just serve penalty weeks) and Section 1257(b) (false statement penalties - repay + penalty weeks) is information I wish I'd had years ago! It's incredibly frustrating that EDD doesn't make these differences clear in their communications. I never received an overpayment notice either, so based on everything I'm learning here, I'm cautiously optimistic that I might just need to serve penalty weeks rather than repay money. Sofia, thank you for being so thorough with your follow-up calls and updates - seeing someone actually go through the process of getting confirmation from multiple EDD reps is exactly what I needed to see. And to everyone who shared their real experiences rather than speculation, this is the kind of practical information that makes this community so valuable. I'm definitely going to call EDD myself now to get clarity on my specific situation!