Where to find EDD fax number (916) to submit documents?

The EDD fax number you're looking for is (916) 255-1277 - I had to fax my identity verification documents last month when the upload system crashed during my ID.me verification. Make sure you include your full name, SSN (last 4 digits is fine), and claim ID on EVERY page you fax. Also add a cover sheet explaining what documents you're sending.

That's not right!! The ID verification fax is 866-215-9159 not the 916 number they gave you. Ugh so frustrating how nobody gives the same answer twice with EDD!

i sent stuff to that 916 fax last yr and they NEVER got it had to do it 3 times finally just went to the office in person

Pro tip: Get a fax confirmation page after sending!!! I learned this the hard way when EDD claimed they never received my appeal documents even though I had sent them. Without proof of transmission, I had to start the whole process over and lost benefits for 3 weeks. Also write your claim ID in BIG NUMBERS at the top of every single page.

I recommend sending your documents multiple ways if possible. I always upload to UI Online AND fax to the (916) 255-1277 number for important documents. It creates redundancy in the system. For anyone wondering about other EDD fax numbers: - Appeals: (916) 319-3568 - Identity Verification: (866) 215-9159 - General Documentation: (916) 255-1277 - Disability Insurance: (855) 342-3700 Keep in mind processing times vary significantly - identity verification can take 7-10 business days while appeals can take several weeks. Always follow up by phone if you don't see acknowledgment in your UI Online account within 5-7 business days.

Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble with the online portal, you can also try submitting documents through the "Ask EDD" feature in your UI Online account. Sometimes that works when the regular upload function is glitchy. I've used it successfully for submitting additional work search documentation when the system was acting up. It creates a case number and they usually respond within 5-10 business days letting you know if they need anything else. Worth trying as another backup option along with faxing!

Another option that's worked for me is using online fax services like eFax or FaxZero if you don't have access to a physical fax machine. You can upload your documents and send them to the EDD fax numbers mentioned above. Just make sure to keep the confirmation receipt they email you - it serves as proof of transmission just like a traditional fax confirmation page. I've successfully used this method for the (916) 255-1277 number and it went through fine. Some of these services offer a few free faxes per month which is perfect for occasional EDD document submissions.

One more tip that saved me a lot of headaches - when you fax documents to EDD, always include a cover page with the current date, your full name, SSN (last 4 digits), claim number, and a brief description of what you're sending. I also add "URGENT - DEADLINE SENSITIVE" at the top if it's time-critical. This helps their processing team route your documents to the right department faster. Also, if you're sending multiple documents, number each page (like "Page 1 of 8") so they know if any pages are missing. I learned this after they claimed they only received 3 out of 5 pages of my employment verification documents. Now I always get confirmation receipts and follow up within a week to make sure everything was received completely.