How to get EDD payment proof/check stub for my landlord?

Thanks! Do you remember exactly where in payment history? I'm looking but don't see a print option anywhere.

This is exactly right! I did this last year when I refinanced my car loan. The loan officer accepted the printed payment history with no problems. Just make sure to print multiple weeks to show the consistent income.

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! I finally found the printer icon. It was so small I kept missing it. My landlord should accept this!

OMG I hope my landlord accepts the payment history! I don't think I can get through on the phone before my rent is due. Did you have to explain your situation to several people before you got help?

YES it was a NIGHTMARE!!! First they transfer you to someone who can't help, then they transfer you again, then they hang up on you, then you call back and START OVER. I was losing my mind!!!

I've never heard of this service before. Does it really work? My patience is already wearing thin trying to navigate the UI Online system.

Yes, it worked for me after I tried calling on my own for 3 days straight. They got me through to someone who could actually help with the verification letter. Way better than getting the "we're experiencing high call volume" message over and over again.

This isnt always true!!!! My landlord REFUSED the online printout and said it could be faked!!! They made me get the official letter which took foeever to get!!! So frustrating how they treat people on unemplyment like were all trying to scam them or something??!?!

The payment history printout is something you can generate yourself from your UI Online account. It shows your past payments but doesn't have an official letterhead. The verification letter is an official document from EDD that verifies your benefit amount and claim period. It comes on EDD letterhead and is generally considered more official. For food stamps/CalFresh, either should work, but the verification letter might be preferred. You can request it by calling EDD directly.

That's great news! Glad it worked out without having to go through the hassle of calling EDD 👍

That's a great tip about saving as PDF! I'm new to all this unemployment stuff and honestly didn't even know we could get proof of payments until I saw this thread. Really helpful to know landlords are getting more familiar with unemployment docs these days. Makes the whole process less stressful when you're already dealing with job hunting and everything else.

This is super helpful! I just went through something similar and you're totally right about including the personal info page. My property manager wanted to see that everything matched up too. The browser tip is spot on - I had to switch from Chrome to Firefox because the print button wasn't showing up properly. It's crazy how these little technical glitches can cause so much stress when you're already worried about rent!

That's such a good point about accessing UI Online early in the morning! I wish I had known that when I was trying to get my payment history - I spent forever waiting for pages to load during lunch time. And you're absolutely right about EDD payments being reliable income. I think some landlords still have outdated ideas about unemployment benefits from years ago when the system was different. These days, once you're approved and certifying regularly, those payments come like clockwork every two weeks.

Absolutely agree about the early morning access! I've been dealing with UI Online for a few months now and that 6-7 AM window is golden. The site actually loads fast and all the features work properly. I also want to emphasize your point about EDD payments being reliable - I've been getting mine every two weeks like clockwork since I got approved. When I had to provide income verification for my car insurance discount, the agent said EDD documentation is just as valid as regular employment pay stubs. It's frustrating that some landlords still treat unemployment income like it's unreliable when it's literally backed by the state government.

That's such a smart tip about saving as PDF! I wish I had thought of that - I've been logging back into UI Online every time I need to print another copy. Having a saved PDF would definitely be way more convenient, especially when you're applying to multiple places. Thanks for sharing that, I'll definitely do that next time I need to pull my payment history!

Wow, I had no idea EDD offices had self-service kiosks! That's actually brilliant - getting an official letterhead document without having to deal with phone hold times sounds like a dream. Do you know if the kiosks require any special login info or if you just use your regular UI Online credentials? I might try to find one of these before my next rental application since some property management companies seem to really prefer the official letterhead format over the online printouts.

@b181b82779d9 That's awesome info about the kiosks! I've been dreading having to call EDD for an official letter. Do you remember which office you went to? I'm in the LA area and wondering if the bigger offices are more likely to have them. Also curious if there are any fees for using the kiosk or if it's free like the online printouts?

@b181b82779d9 This is such valuable information! I had no idea these kiosks existed. Do you happen to know what documents you need to bring with you to use the kiosk? I'm assuming you need some form of ID and maybe your claim information? Also wondering if the kiosks are available during regular business hours or if they have extended access. This could be a game changer for people who can't get through on the phones!

This is incredibly helpful information! Thank you for sharing your insider knowledge about the kiosks. I had no idea EDD offices had these self-service options. Do you know if there's a way to find out which offices have kiosks without having to call each one individually? Maybe on the EDD website or something? I'm in the Bay Area and would love to find the closest location with a kiosk rather than dealing with the phone system. The fact that they print with official letterhead and seal is exactly what I need for my upcoming apartment application!

This is such great additional info! I didn't know about the Monetary Determination letter option. That sounds like it might be perfect for situations where landlords want something more official than the payment history but you can't get through to EDD on the phone. Do you know if there's a fee for requesting the Monetary Determination letter, or is it free like the other online documents? I'm dealing with a property manager who keeps asking for "more official documentation" so this could be exactly what I need!

@Ruby Garcia This is exactly what I needed to know! I ve'been struggling with my property management company who keeps rejecting the basic payment history printout. The Monetary Determination letter sounds perfect since it has more official language. Is it easy to find in the UI Online interface? I sometimes have trouble navigating around that site - it s'not the most user-friendly. Also, do you know approximately how long it takes to arrive by mail? My lease renewal is coming up soon and I want to make sure I have enough time to receive it before the deadline.

@Ruby Garcia That s'really helpful info about the Monetary Determination letter! I had no idea that was an option through UI Online. I m'dealing with a landlord who keeps saying the payment history doesn "t'look official enough so" this could be perfect. Quick question - when you say it gets mailed automatically, do you mean it comes to your regular mailing address on file with EDD? And is there any way to track when it gets sent out? I m'always worried about mail getting lost, especially important documents like this. Thanks for sharing this tip - you might have just saved me hours of trying to get through on the EDD phone lines!

@Ruby Garcia This is amazing information! I ve'been dealing with EDD paperwork for months and never knew about the Monetary Determination letter option. Just to clarify - when you request it through the Claim "Information section," does it show up as a specific button or link? I want to make sure I m'looking in the right place. Also, does the letter show both your weekly benefit amount AND your total claim balance, or just the weekly amount? My apartment complex specifically asked for documentation showing ongoing "benefit eligibility so" I want to make sure this covers what they need. Really appreciate you sharing this tip - it could save so many people the headache of calling EDD!