Can I certify for past weeks after missing certification deadlines with EDD?

You can definitely reopen your claim, but there are some important things to know. When you reopen, the system will typically only let you certify for the most recent two weeks. For those other 3 weeks you missed, you'll need to contact EDD directly to request retroactive certification. They may require you to complete a form called "DE 1075A - Claimant Statement" where you explain why you failed to certify on time. Legitimate reasons like illness, confusion about reporting requirements, or technological issues are generally accepted. Make sure you're honest in your explanation. The reopening process itself is straightforward through UI Online, but getting those back weeks can be tricky without speaking to a representative.

The other comment is correct, but I want to add that EDD technically allows retroactive certification for up to 14 days after the certification deadline without penalty. Since you're past that 14-day window, you'll need to provide "good cause" for why you didn't certify on time. When you reopen your claim, you'll only see the current certification weeks available, not the missed ones. Here's what worked for me: After reopening my claim, I called EDD directly (took many attempts) and explained my situation. The representative manually allowed me to certify for my missed weeks. Be prepared to explain why you didn't certify - forgetting is technically not considered "good cause," so you might want to emphasize any confusion you had about the process after your temporary work ended. Also, make sure when you reopen that you enter the correct last day worked (from your temp job), or it could further complicate things.

I was in almost the exact same situation last year!! lost track of certifying for like 6 weeks after a short gig. when i reopened i could only certify for the new weeks going forward. i tried calling EDD like 50 times and couldnt get through. kept getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message and it would hang up on me. SUPER FRUSTRATING!!! I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. they have this system that calls for you and holds your place in line. you can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km i explained my situation to the rep and they were able to release those weeks for me to certify. had the money in my account like 3 days later. you def need to talk to an actual person to fix this kind of issue!

DONT LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE SAYING ITS EASY TO FIX!!! The EDD system is BROKEN!!! I missed certifying for 3 weeks last winter and when I reopened my claim they made me WAIT 6 WEEKS before I could even certify for NEW weeks!!! And I NEVER got paid for those missed weeks even after talking to 3 different reps who all told me different things. One said I could get the back weeks, another said I needed to file an appeal, and the third said I was permanently out of luck. The whole system is designed to make you give up!!!

This is a common situation, so don't panic. Here's the official process: 1. Reopen your claim through UI Online 2. Once processed (usually 1-3 days), you'll be able to certify for current weeks 3. For the missed weeks, you need to request retroactive certification by contacting EDD Missed certifications beyond the 14-day grace period require good cause. Valid reasons include: - Illness or injury preventing timely certification - Confusion about reporting requirements (especially after working) - Website technical issues or access problems - Misinformation from EDD staff Document everything. When you speak with a representative, get their ID number and note the date/time of your call. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, try again - different representatives may interpret policies differently. The key is persistence. While the system is designed to process claims efficiently, it sometimes requires multiple contacts to resolve these situations. Don't give up!

quick question - did u report ANY earnings during those 5 weeks u missed certifying? cause that makes a difference. if u didnt work at all during that time its usually easier to get those weeks released for payment

everybody keeps saying to call EDD but nobody mentions HOW IMPOSSIBLE it is to get thru!! i spent 3 days trying once. best time to call is right when they open at 8am or try right before lunch or right after lunch break ends. dont even bother on mondays its the worst day

Following up on my earlier comment - I just wanted to emphasize that when you reopen your claim, make absolutely sure that you don't accidentally create a new benefit year. You want to reopen your existing claim, not start a new one. The distinction might not be clear in the UI Online system. Also, once you get through to a representative, ask them to check if you have any "conditional payments" that might be available while they sort out your certification issues. Sometimes they can release payments on a conditional basis while they process your retroactive certification request. Lastly, start certifying on time immediately once your claim is reopened, even if the past weeks issue isn't resolved yet. You don't want to compound the problem by missing more weeks.

Based on the information you've shared and all the comments, here's what I recommend: 1. Reopen your claim online immediately 2. Wait for it to process (typically 1-3 days) 3. Begin certifying for current weeks as soon as they become available 4. Contact EDD for the missed weeks (use the contact strategies others mentioned) 5. Prepare a clear explanation for why you failed to certify (confusion after temp work ended) 6. Request retroactive certification for the specific weeks (have the exact dates ready) Since you had no earnings during those missed weeks, and it's only been 5 weeks, you have a reasonable chance of getting this resolved. The fact that you properly reported your temp work shows you were following the rules before, which works in your favor. Keep us updated on how it goes!