EDD name change process after marriage - UI Online confusion

I went through this last year! Unfortunately, UI Online doesn't have a self-service option for name changes. You HAVE to call EDD directly and speak with a representative to update your name. They'll need your marriage certificate information and other verification. Make sure you have your Social Security card with your new name too, as they'll ask for that information. The name change has to be processed through their system manually.

congrats on getting married!! i didnt change my name with edd until after my claim ended honestly... just kept everything under my maiden name to avoid confusion. less paperwork that way lol

You actually need to submit form DE 1101, the "Claimant Name Change" form. You can find it on the EDD website under Forms and Publications. Fill it out completely, attach a copy of your marriage certificate or court order showing your name change, and mail it to the address listed on the form. Keep copies of everything you send. The online system unfortunately can't process name changes - it's an older system with limitations. The form takes about 10-14 business days to process once they receive it.

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THE WEBSITE!!! I spent hours looking for a way to change my name online and there ISN'T ONE! I finally got so frustrated I just showed up at the local EDD office with my marriage certificate and ID. They still told me I needed to speak to someone on the phone. The whole system is a JOKE. They make everything 100x harder than it needs to be.

If you can't get through to EDD by phone, I really recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). Saved me hours of frustration when I had to update my personal info a few months ago. They have a service that calls EDD for you and connects you when an agent is available. I was skeptical but it actually worked - check out their demo video: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Much better than redial-hell for days.

Just wondering - did you already change your name with Social Security? Because that's what you need to do first before updating with EDD. The whole process is a pain, I had to do: 1. Social Security first 2. Then DMV for driver's license 3. Then bank accounts 4. Then EDD If you try to change your EDD name before Social Security, they'll just tell you to come back after SS is updated. Been through this nightmare already!

Update to my earlier comment - I just checked and the DE 1101 form is now available for online submission through UI Online Document Upload feature. Login to your account, look for "Upload Documents" option, select "Other" as document type, and attach your completed DE 1101 along with your marriage certificate. This should be faster than mailing it in. Still expect 7-10 business days for processing.

one thing nobody mentioned... make sure ur email is up to date before doing anything else!!! i forgot to update my email when i got married (changed my last name on email too) and missed important EDD notifications cuz they were still going to my old email address

I just went through this exact process two months ago! Here's what worked for me: I used the DE 1101 form through the online document upload like Diego mentioned - it's definitely the way to go now. Make sure you scan your marriage certificate clearly (I had to resubmit mine because the first scan was too blurry). One tip: call the EDD number right after you upload the documents to confirm they received everything. I got through after about 45 minutes of calling and the rep was able to see my uploaded docs in their system and gave me a confirmation number. The whole process took about 2 weeks total. Also, don't stress about continuing to certify under your old name while it's processing - they actually told me to keep doing that until the name change was complete to avoid any payment delays.

Just wanted to add my experience from when I changed my name after getting married last year. I used the DE 1101 form upload method that several people mentioned here, and it worked great! One thing I'd recommend is making sure your scanned documents are super clear - I used a scanner app on my phone and made sure the lighting was good. Also, when you fill out the DE 1101, be really careful with the spelling of your new name because any typos will delay the process. I actually printed it out, filled it by hand in black ink, then scanned it back in to make sure everything was legible. The whole thing took about 10 business days once I submitted it. And yes, definitely keep certifying under your old name until you get confirmation that the change went through - EDD specifically told me this when I called to check on the status. Good luck with everything!

Just wanted to share what I learned when I went through this process about 6 months ago! The DE 1101 form upload method everyone's talking about is definitely the best route now. A few additional tips from my experience: 1) Make sure your marriage certificate copy shows the official seal clearly - mine got rejected the first time because the seal was cut off in my scan. 2) If you have a hyphenated last name now, be extra careful about how you write it on the form - use the exact format that's on your new Social Security card. 3) I actually got a faster response (about a week) when I uploaded everything on a Tuesday morning around 10am - not sure if timing matters but seemed to help! The peace of mind of having everything match up across all your accounts is totally worth the paperwork hassle. Congrats on your marriage btw!

I went through this same process about 4 months ago and wanted to share what worked for me! The DE 1101 form upload method is definitely the way to go. Here's my step-by-step process: 1) Download the DE 1101 form from EDD's website 2) Fill it out completely by hand in black ink (print clearly!) 3) Get a high-quality scan/photo of both the completed form and your marriage certificate - make sure the official seal is fully visible 4) Log into UI Online, go to "Upload Documents", select "Other" as document type 5) Upload both documents 6) Call EDD within a day or two to confirm they received everything (I got through after about an hour of calling around 8am) The whole process took about 12 business days from upload to completion. During that time, I kept certifying under my maiden name as instructed by the EDD rep I spoke with. No issues with payments even though my bank account was already under my married name. One thing that really helped was keeping detailed notes of when I submitted everything and the confirmation number the rep gave me when I called. Made it much easier to reference if I had needed to call back. Good luck and congrats on your marriage!

Hey everyone! I just successfully completed my name change with EDD last month and wanted to share some additional insights that might help. The DE 1101 form upload method is definitely the best approach, but here are a few things I learned that weren't mentioned yet: 1) If you're uploading on mobile, use the desktop version of UI Online instead - the mobile upload can be glitchy. 2) Save your uploaded documents with very specific filenames like "DE1101_NameChange_YourLastName.pdf" and "MarriageCertificate_YourLastName.pdf" - this apparently helps their processing system. 3) After uploading, screenshot the confirmation page showing your documents were received - super helpful if you need to reference it later. 4) When you call to confirm receipt, ask for the specific date they expect processing to be complete, not just "7-10 business days." I got a firm date and it was actually ready a day early! The whole thing took exactly 9 business days for me. Also, pro tip: if you're planning any other life changes (address, bank account, etc.), wait until after the name change is fully processed to avoid confusing their system. Hope this helps and congrats on your marriage! The bureaucracy is annoying but totally worth it to have everything matching. 🎉

Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I'm in a similar situation - just got married 3 weeks ago and have been putting off dealing with the EDD name change because I was so overwhelmed by the process. Reading through everyone's experiences has given me so much confidence that I can actually handle this. The DE 1101 form upload method sounds way more straightforward than I expected. I especially appreciate all the detailed tips about document scanning, filename conventions, and calling timing. One quick question for anyone who's been through this - did you need to provide any additional documentation besides the marriage certificate, like a copy of your new Social Security card or driver's license? I want to make sure I have everything ready before I submit. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is amazing! 💕

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Just got married two weeks ago and have been dreading dealing with the EDD name change. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about the DE 1101 form or the document upload option. I was planning to spend hours on hold trying to call them. Quick question for everyone who's successfully done this: should I wait until I get my updated bank cards with my new name before submitting the form, or is it okay to proceed while my bank account still has the old name on the cards but new name in the system? I'm worried about creating some kind of verification mismatch. Thanks so much for all the detailed advice everyone has shared - you've turned what seemed like an impossible bureaucratic nightmare into something actually manageable!