How long does EDD take to mail paper checks after claim certification?

it takes like 4-5 days after it shows paid. i get paper checks bcuz i got tired of those money network card problems. edd mails them from sacramento so depends where u live in cali

According to EDD's official guidelines, paper checks are typically mailed within 24-48 hours after a payment shows as 'paid' in the system. Then you need to add standard USPS delivery time, which is usually 3-5 business days. So in total, you should expect to receive your check within 5-7 business days after certification, assuming there are no postal delays. I would recommend setting up a mail alert with USPS if you're concerned about tracking the delivery. Just as a heads-up, if you decide to switch back to direct deposit in the future, that change can take 1-2 payment cycles to process.

THEY TAKE FOREVER!!! sometimes up to TWO WEEKS and EDD doesnt care if ur rent is due!!! i was late on my car payment TWICE because of their slow @$$ paper checks. switched back to the card even tho i hate it

I had the same issue last year when I switched to paper checks. What worked for me was using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an EDD rep who could tell me exactly when my check was mailed. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep told me checks are processed in batches, so depending on when your payment hits the 'paid' status, you might catch the next mailing batch or have to wait for the following one. That's why some people get them in 3 days while others wait a full week.

For my claim in 2025, paper checks consistently arrived 4-6 business days after showing 'paid' in UI Online. It's important to understand that 'paid' status just means the payment was authorized, not that the check was physically printed and mailed that same day. The EDD payment processing system typically runs batches overnight, then the check printing and mailing process begins the next business day. USPS delivery times vary by region, with Northern California addresses generally receiving checks faster than Southern California. If your payment status changed to 'paid' on Tuesday, I'd expect the check to arrive between this Friday and next Tuesday. If it doesn't arrive by next Wednesday, that's when I'd start trying to contact EDD for clarification.

my mailman said he delivers tons of edd checks on thursdays and fridays so maybe they only mail them certain days of the week??

I switched from direct deposit to paper checks back in January and honestly it's been a headache. Sometimes they arrive in 4 days, sometimes 10 days, with no rhyme or reason. Have you considered the EDD debit card instead? I know there are fees but at least it's predictable when the money arrives. Btw has anyone else noticed that the paper checks look different now than they did in 2024? The new ones have that weird holographic strip thing on them.

Just to clarify some misinformation in this thread: EDD does not only mail checks on Thursdays. They process payments in daily batches throughout the week. However, there is a payment processing schedule that can affect when funds are released. If you're in a time-sensitive situation with rent coming due, you have a few options: 1. Call EDD directly to confirm exactly when your check was mailed 2. If the check doesn't arrive within 10 business days, you can request a replacement 3. For future payments, consider switching back to direct deposit or the Money Network debit card for faster access to funds The unpredictability of mail delivery is unfortunately one of the downsides of paper checks. Direct deposit typically posts funds 1-2 days after the payment shows as 'paid' in the system.