Can I track my EDD application status online if I applied by mail instead of online?

Yes! You can definitely check your claim status online even if you applied by mail. I went through the exact same thing last year when I mailed in my application. Here's what you need to do: 1. Go to the EDD website and register for a UI Online account 2. You'll need your SSN, date of birth, and some basic info to create the account 3. Once registered, you should be able to see if your mailed application has been processed It takes EDD about 7-14 days to process mailed applications in my experience. If your application has been processed, you'll see your claim status and benefit amount. If it hasn't been processed yet, you might not see any claim details at all. BTW - if you need to speak with someone at EDD about your claim status and can't get through on their phone lines (which is super common), check out Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have this service that helps you get through to an EDD rep without waiting for hours. Saved me so much frustration! There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

mail takes FOREVER with edd dont hold ur breath lol. my friend waited like 3 weeks just to get the paperwork back. online is way better next time

I tried what you're asking about in 2025 and it was a DISASTER. Created an online account after mailing in my application and EDD's system got totally confused. Ended up with TWO claims somehow and took MONTHS to sort out. Their system is NOT designed for people switching between mail and online. Call them ASAP and explain what you want to do before creating any online account!!!

To add some clarity here - yes, you can create a UI Online account even if you initially applied by mail. The system will eventually link your mailed application to your online account through your Social Security Number. However, there are a few important things to know: 1) There can be a delay between when EDD processes your mailed application and when it appears in the online system. This can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks. 2) During this interim period, when you log in, you might see a message saying you have no claim on file. This doesn't mean your application is lost - it just means the paper application hasn't been fully entered into the digital system yet. 3) If it's been more than 3 weeks since you mailed your application and you still don't see anything online, that's when you should contact EDD directly. The benefit of creating the online account now is that once your claim is processed, you'll be able to certify for benefits online instead of by mail, which is much faster for receiving payments.

when i applied by mail last year it took foreeeever to get into the system. like almost 3 full weeks before i could see anything online. so dont panic if u dont see it right away

To provide you with accurate information: 1. Yes, you can absolutely create a UI Online account and check your claim status even if you initially applied by mail. 2. Your claim will be identified in the system by your Social Security Number, not by application method. 3. However, be aware that there is typically a 10-14 day processing delay for mailed applications before they appear in the online system. During this time, if you create an account, it may show "no claim found" - this doesn't mean your claim is lost. 4. Once your mailed claim is processed and appears online, you can then certify for benefits online (which is much faster than paper certification). 5. If it's been more than 14 business days since you mailed your application and you still don't see anything in UI Online, you should contact EDD directly. For future reference, applying online is generally faster and creates fewer potential issues like mail delays or processing backups.

anybody know if u have to do id.me verification if u applied by mail? i heard online ppl have to do it but not sure about mail applications

Update: It's been 14 days now, and I just checked my UI Online account again - my claim finally showed up! So everyone was right about the delay. Now I need to figure out how to certify for benefits. Thanks to everyone who helped calm me down during the waiting period!

That's awesome that your claim finally appeared! Just a heads up - since you applied by mail, you might still need to complete the ID.me identity verification process if you haven't already. EDD usually sends instructions for this, but sometimes they get delayed or lost in the mail. If you run into any issues during certification or see any identity verification prompts, don't ignore them as they can hold up your payments. Also, once you start certifying online, it's much faster than the mail process - you should receive payments within 1-2 business days instead of waiting for checks in the mail. Congrats on getting through the initial waiting period!

Glad to hear your claim finally appeared online! Just wanted to add that now that you're in the system, you can also download the EDD mobile app to check your claim status and certify for benefits from your phone. It's pretty convenient and has the same functionality as the website. One thing to watch out for - make sure you keep track of your certification schedule (usually every 2 weeks). The system will show you when your next certification is due, and it's important not to miss those deadlines or your payments can get delayed. You can also set up direct deposit in your account settings if you haven't already - it's much faster than waiting for debit card or check payments. Hope everything goes smoothly from here! The hardest part (the waiting) is behind you now.

Just wanted to share my recent experience since I went through this exact same situation a few months ago. I also applied by mail (avoiding the online headaches) and was super anxious about tracking my claim status. Here's what I learned: - Yes, you can definitely create a UI Online account even after mailing your application - It took about 12 business days for my mailed claim to show up in the online system - During that waiting period, the online account will show "no claim found" which is totally normal - Once it appears online, you can certify for benefits digitally which is SO much faster than doing it by mail The key thing is patience during that initial processing period. EDD's mail processing is slower than online applications, but creating the online account won't mess anything up or create duplicate claims like some people worry about. Pro tip: Once your claim appears online, definitely set up direct deposit and download the EDD mobile app if you haven't already. It makes managing everything much easier going forward. Hang in there - the waiting is the worst part but you'll get through it!

I went through this exact same situation last year and can confirm what others have said - you absolutely CAN create a UI Online account after mailing your application. The system won't create duplicates or cause issues. Here's my timeline for reference: - Mailed application on a Tuesday - Created UI Online account 5 days later (showed "no claim found") - Claim appeared in the system on day 11 - Started certifying online immediately after that The waiting period is definitely nerve-wracking, especially when money is tight. But once your claim appears online, everything moves much faster. You'll be able to certify every two weeks online instead of waiting for mail, and payments come through direct deposit in 1-2 days instead of waiting for checks. If you're still not seeing anything after 15 business days, that's when I'd recommend calling EDD. But based on your timeline (10 days since mailing), you're probably right on track to see it appear any day now. The hardest part is just the waiting!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Applied by mail about 8 days ago because the online system seemed so buggy based on what I'd read here. Created my UI Online account yesterday and of course it shows "no claim found" which had me panicking until I read through this thread. It's really comforting to see so many people share their actual timelines - sounds like 10-14 days is pretty normal for mail applications to show up online. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're stressed about money though. I've been checking the online account obsessively every few hours hoping something will appear. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here. It's such a relief to know this is normal and not that EDD lost my paperwork. I'm going to try to be patient for a few more days before I start really worrying. At least once it does appear online I can certify digitally instead of dealing with more mail delays!

I'm in almost the exact same boat! Applied by mail 6 days ago and just created my UI Online account today after reading this thread. Seeing "no claim found" definitely made my heart sink for a minute, but everyone's experiences here are so reassuring. The financial anxiety is real - I keep calculating how many days I can stretch my remaining savings and it's not looking great. But reading all these timelines where people's claims showed up between days 10-14 gives me hope that I just need to hang tight a little longer. It's actually brilliant that you can create the online account ahead of time so you're ready to certify digitally as soon as the claim appears. Way better than waiting for more mail back and forth. Thanks everyone for sharing your actual day-by-day experiences - it's the most helpful info I've found anywhere about this process!

I'm currently going through this same situation - mailed my application 9 days ago and just created my UI Online account after reading through everyone's experiences here. Sure enough, it shows "no claim found" but now I know that's completely normal during the processing period. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you're watching your bank account dwindle, but seeing everyone's actual timelines (mostly 10-14 days for mail applications to appear online) is incredibly reassuring. It's such a relief to know this community exists because the EDD website doesn't explain any of this waiting period stuff clearly. One question for those who've been through this - did you get any kind of confirmation or notification when your claim finally appeared in the online system, or do you just have to keep checking daily? I don't want to miss it once it shows up since I'm eager to start the online certification process ASAP! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread has been more helpful than hours of searching the official EDD resources.

Currently on day 7 of waiting after mailing my application, and this thread has been a lifesaver for my anxiety! Created my UI Online account yesterday and yep - "no claim found" just like everyone predicted. Reading through all these real timelines has been so much more helpful than anything on the official EDD site. It's crazy how they don't explain anywhere that there's this 10-14 day processing window where your mailed application just disappears into the void online. The financial stress is definitely getting to me - already had to ask family for help with groceries this week. But seeing everyone's experiences where claims showed up right around days 10-14 gives me hope I'm almost through the worst of the waiting. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their actual day-by-day experiences. This community is honestly keeping me sane during what feels like the longest week ever. Can't wait to be on the other side posting my own success update!

I'm currently on day 5 after mailing my application and this entire thread has been absolutely incredible for managing my expectations and anxiety! Just created my UI Online account this morning and of course got the dreaded "no claim found" message, but thanks to everyone sharing their real experiences here, I know this is totally normal. The financial stress is definitely real - I'm already calculating how to make my last $400 stretch until benefits hopefully kick in. But seeing all these detailed timelines where people's claims appeared between days 10-14 gives me so much hope that I just need to be patient a little longer. It's honestly shocking that EDD doesn't clearly communicate anywhere that mail applications have this processing black hole period where you can't see anything online. This community filling that information gap has been a godsend. For anyone else in the early days of waiting - bookmark this thread! Reading everyone's day-by-day experiences has been way more valuable than anything on the official EDD website. Can't wait to be posting my own "it finally appeared!" update in about a week. Thanks everyone for keeping those of us in the waiting period sane! 🤞

Just wanted to add my recent experience to help others going through this same stressful waiting period! I mailed my application 3 weeks ago and went through the exact same anxiety everyone here describes. Here's my timeline: - Mailed application: Day 0 - Created UI Online account: Day 3 (showed "no claim found") - Claim finally appeared online: Day 13 - Completed first certification: Day 14 - First payment via direct deposit: Day 16 The waiting period between days 3-13 was absolutely brutal mentally, especially with bills piling up. I was checking the online account multiple times daily even though I knew from this thread it would take time. When my claim finally appeared, I literally cried from relief! A few things that might help others: - Set up direct deposit immediately once your claim appears - it's SO much faster than waiting for the EDD debit card - Don't panic if you see any pending issues when your claim first appears - mine had an ID verification requirement that looked scary but was resolved quickly through ID.me - Keep records of your work search activities starting now, even while waiting, since you'll need to report them when you certify This community saved my sanity during the waiting period. Hang in there everyone - the process does work, it's just slower than we'd all like! Once you're in the system, things move much more smoothly.

I'm currently on day 4 after mailing my application and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! Just created my UI Online account after reading everyone's experiences and yep - got the "no claim found" message that I now know is completely normal. The anxiety is definitely real though. I keep second-guessing whether I filled out the mail application correctly or if it got lost in the mail. Having less than $200 left in my checking account makes every day feel critical. But seeing everyone's detailed timelines here (especially that most claims appeared between days 10-14) gives me hope that I just need to hang tight. It's honestly mind-blowing that EDD doesn't explain this processing gap anywhere on their official website. Like, a simple FAQ saying "mail applications take 10-14 business days to appear in UI Online" would prevent so much unnecessary panic! This community is doing EDD's job better than EDD. Planning to check my online account once daily around 8am instead of obsessively refreshing. Based on everyone's shared experiences, I've probably got about 6-10 more days of waiting, but at least now I know what to expect and I'm ready to certify online immediately once it appears. Thanks to everyone who shared their real day-by-day timelines - you're literally keeping people sane during the most stressful part of this whole process! 🙏