EDD address verification letter - is it legit or scam?

Yes, this is most likely legitimate. EDD occasionally does post-payment verification checks, and address verification is one of them. The fact that you're seeing the correct benefit year and there's an official EDD upload portal is a good sign. When you completed ID.me verification initially, it's possible the address verification component wasn't fully processed or there was a discrepancy that flagged your wife's claim for follow-up. A bank statement with your current address is perfect for this purpose. Keep checking your UI Online account for any status changes, but you probably won't see anything since this is just a routine verification.

omg i got the EXACT same thing last month!!! freaked me out at first but yeah its real. they do random checks even after ur done w/ benefits. as long as u didnt give personal info on some random website ur fine

I handle these issues regularly. The address verification is part of EDD's fraud prevention measures, which they've significantly expanded since 2023. Here's what's happening: 1. These verifications often occur AFTER benefits are paid as part of random post-payment audits 2. The fact that you can still see "maximum benefits paid" is normal - address verification doesn't affect past payments 3. ID.me verification and address verification are separate processes 4. Bank statements are perfect documentation for this purpose You did exactly the right thing by responding promptly. Make sure you keep a screenshot of your submission confirmation as proof you complied with their request.

BE CAREFUL!!! There are tons of EDD scams going around. Make sure the website URL starts with edd.ca.gov and nothing else! I got a fake EDD email last month that looked EXACTLY like a real one but the link went to edd-verify.com or something similar. If you already entered info on a sketchy site you should freeze your credit ASAP and contact EDD directly!!!

i had something similar but mine was for wages not address. checked my ui online and nothing showed up there either. took like 3 weeks but then got a letter saying everything was verified ok. they probably wont update anything online just send a letter eventually

If you're concerned, you could always call EDD directly to confirm this is legitimate. However, reaching them can be incredibly frustrating. After spending days trying to get through the regular lines, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me connect with an EDD representative within 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I used it when I had a similar verification issue that I wanted confirmed was legitimate. The representative verified it was real and explained exactly what documents would satisfy their requirements.

EDD is doing way more post-payment audits this year - my niece got 3 different verification requests after her benefits ended! So annoying. Bank statement should be fine, but utility bills and lease agreements also work if they need more proof. Make sure whatever you submitted has BOTH names if the address verification is for your wife but the bank statement has both your names.

To address your follow-up question - don't upload another document. Multiple submissions might actually flag the system and cause confusion. If you didn't get a confirmation email or screenshot, that's fine. EDD's system records your submission internally even if you don't have proof on your end. Just note the date you submitted in case you need to reference it later. Typically these verifications are resolved without any notification to you unless there's a problem. If there is an issue, you'll receive a Notice of Determination by mail with appeal instructions.

This happened to me too about 6 months ago! I was super suspicious at first because it came weeks after my benefit year ended. What helped me verify it was legit was logging into my UI Online account and checking if there were any messages there about it (there weren't), and then I called the EDD tech support line to confirm the verification request was in their system. They told me it was part of their new automated audit process. I submitted a utility bill and never heard back, which apparently means everything was fine. The whole thing stressed me out way more than it needed to!

This is such a common concern now! I went through something very similar about 5 months ago - got an address verification request about 3 weeks after my claim ended and I was completely done with benefits. Like you, I was super paranoid it was a scam because the timing seemed so weird. But after calling EDD directly (took forever to get through) they confirmed it was part of their new post-payment audit system that they started implementing more heavily in 2023. The representative explained that these verifications are completely separate from the initial ID.me process and can happen months after your claim closes. I ended up submitting a recent credit card statement and never heard back, which I learned means everything was processed successfully. You definitely made the right call responding quickly with proper documentation - a bank statement is perfect for this type of verification. The whole process is really poorly explained by EDD but it's become their standard operating procedure now unfortunately.