Getting EDD payment history as official paystubs - possible or hopeless?

Theres no actual paystub but you can print your payment history from UI online and that shud work. Landlords ask for this all the time

I went through this exact situation last year. What you need is an 'Award Letter' or 'Notice of Determination' from EDD, which shows your weekly benefit amount and total claim balance. This is considered official documentation. You can also request an official Payment History statement by calling EDD (though good luck getting through) or sending a secure message through your UI Online account requesting this document. Alternatively, print your payment history from UI Online, and ask your landlord if they would accept it with a cover letter explaining it's the official record from the EDD portal. Some property managers will accept this if you explain that EDD doesn't issue traditional paystubs.

when i rented my place i just showed them my bank statements that had the edd deposits. they accepted that + the award letter. most places just want proof the $ is real and regular.

The EDD system is RIDICULOUS about this stuff!!! I've been fighting with them for TWO YEARS trying to get proper documentation for my taxes and everything else. They make it IMPOSSIBLE to get actual documentation that other agencies accept! It's like they WANT us to fail at getting housing and other services. The whole system is designed to frustrate people!!! But anyway - what worked for me was getting a Payment Activity Report. You go to the Contact EDD section, send a message requesting an official Payment Activity Report for housing purposes. It took about 2 weeks to get it but it looks official enough that my apartment complex accepted it.

If you need immediate help with this, I'd recommend using Claimyr to connect with an EDD representative directly. I was in a similar situation where I needed official documentation for my mortgage refinance, and couldn't get through on the regular EDD lines. Claimyr got me connected to an EDD rep in about 15 minutes, and the rep was able to generate and email me an official payment history document that satisfied my lender's requirements. You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or just go to claimyr.com. It's way faster than waiting for them to respond to messages or struggling with the phones for days.

I actually work in property management (not the leasing side tho) and we accept the EDD award letter plus the payment history printout all the time. Its standard procedure for us. Maybe just ask to speak to the property manager directly instead of whoever is processing your application? Sometimes the front desk people don't know all the acceptable documents.

To follow up on my earlier comment - the official way to send a secure message requesting a Payment History document is: 1. Log in to UI Online 2. Select "Contact EDD" from the menu 3. Select "Questions about my claim or payments" 4. In the subject line, put "Request for Official Payment History Document" 5. In the message, clearly state you need an official document showing your payment history for housing application purposes They typically respond within 5-10 business days. Make sure to mention it's urgent if your application deadline is approaching. The document they send is on EDD letterhead and generally accepted by landlords and lenders.

Has anyone tried using the EDD Benefit Audit (DE 4581) form? I had to get one for my mortgage last year and it was accepted. You can request it by calling EDD. It shows all your benefit payments on official letterhead. Only problem is actually reaching someone at EDD...

my friend just went thru this. he printed everything from UI Online then went to a notary and had it all notarized. the apartment complex accepted that. cost like $15 for notary.

Just wanted to add - make sure you're also showing them your Notice of Award letter which shows your weekly benefit amount (WBA) and total claim balance. This is an official document with an EDD letterhead that you should have received when your claim was approved. Combined with your payment history (and bank statements showing the deposits), this should satisfy most landlords. If they're still being difficult, you can also request a Statement of Benefits from EDD, which is an official summary of all benefits paid during a specific period. This is commonly used for tax purposes but works for housing applications too.

I actually just went through this exact same situation last month! What ended up working for me was combining multiple documents. I used my original Award Letter (the one that shows your weekly benefit amount), printed my payment history from UI Online, and included my bank statements showing the EDD deposits. I also wrote a brief cover letter explaining that EDD doesn't issue traditional paystubs but that these documents show the same information. The key was presenting it as a complete package rather than just one document. Most property managers understand that unemployment benefits work differently than regular employment. If your current property management company won't accept this combination, you might want to ask if they have a specific form or affidavit they'd accept instead. Sometimes they just need you to sign something confirming your income source. Also, if you're still having trouble, try asking them what other unemployment recipients have provided in the past - they've definitely dealt with this before and might have a standard process they just haven't mentioned yet.

I'm dealing with this same issue right now! My landlord is also being super picky about documentation. One thing I discovered is that you can actually generate a more official-looking document by going to the "History" section in UI Online and using the "View and Print Claim Summary" option - it gives you a cleaner format than just the payment history screen. Also, I called my local EDD office directly (not the main number) and surprisingly got through after only 20 minutes on hold. The rep told me they can mail you an official "Benefit Payment History" document that's on letterhead, but it takes 2-3 weeks. If you need something faster, she suggested combining the printed payment history with your original determination letter and bank statements showing the deposits. Has anyone tried contacting their local assembly member's office? I heard they sometimes help with EDD documentation issues when you need it for housing.

I had this exact same problem when I was apartment hunting last year! What finally worked for me was getting a "Monetary Determination" letter from EDD - it's different from the Award Letter and shows your benefit calculation in a more official format. You can request it through the Contact EDD messaging system. But honestly, the fastest solution was what someone mentioned about speaking directly to the property manager. I escalated past the leasing agent and explained that EDD doesn't issue paystubs like traditional employers. The manager understood immediately and accepted my Award Letter + printed payment history + bank statements. One more tip - if you have a local legal aid office, they sometimes have template letters you can use to explain unemployment documentation to landlords. It adds credibility when it comes from a legal organization. Good luck with your application!

I went through this nightmare last year and it was so frustrating! What ended up working for me was a combination approach. I printed my payment history from UI Online (make sure to use the "View and Print Claim Summary" option like someone mentioned - it looks way more official), got it notarized at a UPS store for $10, and included a letter from my case worker confirming my benefit amount. The trick was also timing - I applied for apartments right after my certification week so I could show the most recent payments. Some property managers are just more understanding than others about unemployment documentation. If this place doesn't work out, keep trying other rentals because not all landlords are this strict about the format. Also, pro tip: if you have any friends or family who work in real estate, ask them to review your documentation package before you submit it. They usually know what landlords actually care about vs what they say they want. Good luck!

I just went through this same situation a few weeks ago! What worked for me was requesting an "Employment Development Department Benefit Year Summary" through the UI Online messaging system. It's different from the regular payment history and comes on official EDD letterhead with all your payment details in a more formal format. To get it: Log into UI Online → Contact EDD → Select "Unemployment Insurance Benefits" → Subject: "Request for Official Benefit Year Summary for Housing Application" → Explain you need official documentation for rental application. It took about 7 business days to receive it by mail, and my property management company accepted it immediately. The document looks very official and includes your claim details, weekly benefit amount, and complete payment history with dates and amounts. In the meantime, definitely try the combination approach others mentioned (Award Letter + printed payment history + bank statements) with a professional cover letter. But if they're being really strict about "official" documentation, the Benefit Year Summary is your best bet. Worth the wait if you can swing it timing-wise!

I'm dealing with this exact same frustration right now! Reading through all these responses is so helpful. It sounds like there are actually several different official documents EDD can provide - the Award Letter, Monetary Determination, Payment Activity Report, Benefit Year Summary, and DE 4581 form. For anyone else going through this, it seems like the key strategies are: 1. Request the official "Benefit Year Summary" through UI Online messaging (as Aisha Rahman described) 2. Use the combination approach: Award Letter + printed payment history + bank statements + cover letter 3. Get documents notarized if needed to add legitimacy 4. Escalate to the property manager instead of dealing with leasing agents 5. Try calling local EDD offices instead of the main number The fact that so many people have dealt with this shows how common the problem is, but also that there ARE solutions. I'm going to try requesting the Benefit Year Summary first since it sounds the most official, and if my timeline is too tight, I'll go with the combination package approach. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!