EDD Certification Error: Can't Submit, Need Help ASAP

Ugh, I've been there. The certification process can be such a pain. Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that helps with weird website errors.

What kind of error message are you getting? Is it saying something specific about eligibility or is it just a general technical error?

I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/0UZGuPWGErg

Have you checked the unemployment website for any system maintenance announcements? Sometimes they do updates that can cause issues for a few hours.

man, i feel you. been strugling with this for weeks now. its like they WANT us to give up or something 😤

Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can try: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies 2. Try a different browser or device 3. Check for system maintenance announcements on the official website 4. Make sure you're entering all information correctly (dates, SSN, etc.) 5. Try certifying at a different time of day (sometimes the system is less busy late at night or early morning) 6. If all else fails, you might need to contact them directly. You can try calling, but be prepared for long wait times. Some people have had success contacting their local unemployment office or reaching out via social media. If none of these work, you might want to consider using a paid service like the one mentioned in another comment to get through to a representative. It's not ideal to have to pay, but sometimes it's worth it to get your issue resolved quickly. Hope this helps! Let us know what ends up working for you.

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out and back in can help

I had a similar issue last month. Turned out my claim had been flagged for review for some reason. Had to wait for them to sort it out on their end. Might be worth checking if there's any messages or alerts on your account page.

I had this exact same issue a few weeks ago! Super frustrating. What worked for me was disabling my browser extensions temporarily (especially ad blockers) and making sure JavaScript was enabled. The EDD website can be really picky about browser settings. Also, if you're using Chrome, try switching to Firefox or vice versa - sometimes one browser just works better with their system. Good luck and don't give up! 🙏