Where to mail EDD appeal forms? Return address confusion

You need to mail your appeal to the address on the disqualification notice itself. Look at the bottom of your Notice of Determination - it should have the specific EDD office address that handled your claim. That's where you send the appeal form. Make sure you include your claimant ID number and a copy of the disqualification notice! And definitely send it certified mail so you have proof they received it before the deadline.

had the same issue last month dont worry about it too much as long as u get it postmarked before the deadline ur good

The address should be on your Notice of Determination, but if you can't find it, you can mail appeals to: EDD Appeals Office P.O. Box 826880 Sacramento, CA 94280-0001 Make sure you include: - Your full name - Last 4 of SSN - Claim ID number - Copy of determination letter - Written statement explaining why you disagree I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD rep by phone to verify the exact address for your specific case. I was in the same situation and wasted days trying to call. Found this service at claimyr.com that got me connected to an EDD rep in under 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep confirmed my appeal address and even gave me tips on what to include in my statement.

DONT MAIL IT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS!!! I made this mistake and almost lost my appeal rights!! The Sacramento address is for REGULAR appeals, but if you're appealing a DISABILITY claim or something else specific there are DIFFERENT addresses! What type of claim are you appealing? Regular UI or something else? This is SO IMPORTANT!!!

I went through this process in January. Here's what you need to know: 1. Mail your appeal to the specific office listed on your Notice of Determination (usually bottom of page). 2. If there's no specific address, use the Sacramento Appeals Office address another commenter provided. 3. IMPORTANT: Include a detailed statement explaining why you disagree with the determination. Don't just say "I disagree" - explain specifically why with reference to any evidence/documentation. 4. Include copies (not originals) of any supporting documents. 5. Keep proof of mailing (tracking/certified). 6. In your specific case with self-employment documentation, include copies of all the documents you previously submitted, plus any additional evidence you might have (tax forms, business license, client payments, etc). After you mail it, you'll get a confirmation with your appeal hearing date in about 3-4 weeks. The hearing will likely be by phone unless you specifically request in-person.

when i did my appeal i just wrote "i appeal" on a piece of paper with my info and mailed it to the address on the letter lol. they sent me paperwork after that for the real appeal. as long as u get SOMETHING in writing before the deadline ur good

btw after u send the appeal u can still certify for weeks! keep doing that even while waiting. if u win they'll pay all those weeks

Any update? Did you get your appeal sent in?

Good luck with your appeal! Just went through this same process for a self-employment documentation issue back in February. A few tips that helped me win my case: 1) Organize your docs chronologically and create a simple cover sheet explaining what each document proves, 2) If you have bank statements showing deposits from clients, highlight those amounts and dates, 3) Include any correspondence you had with EDD when you originally submitted the docs - this shows you were trying to comply in good faith. The hearing was actually pretty straightforward - the judge just wanted to see that I had legitimate self-employment income. Won my case and got all back pay within 2 weeks of the decision. Fingers crossed for you!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently won a similar self-employment appeal! Yes, definitely include your Schedule C - that's actually one of the strongest pieces of evidence you can have since it's official tax documentation. I also included 1099s from any clients who issued them, invoices I sent to clients (even handwritten ones), and any business expenses receipts that showed I was operating a legitimate business. The key is painting a complete picture of your self-employment activity. Don't worry if you feel like you don't have "enough" documentation - the judge understands that self-employed people don't always have the same paper trail as traditional employees. As long as you can show you were genuinely earning income from self-employment and weren't just trying to game the system, you should be in good shape. The fact that you originally submitted documentation shows good faith effort!

For anyone still following this thread - I just wanted to add that if you're having trouble getting through to EDD by phone to verify your appeal address or ask questions, try calling right at 8:00 AM when they open. I set multiple alarms and called exactly at 8:00 and got through on the second try. The rep was super helpful and confirmed that the address on my determination notice was correct. She also mentioned that they're seeing a lot of self-employment documentation appeals lately, so the judges are pretty familiar with these cases. Don't stress too much about having "perfect" documentation - they understand that freelance/gig work doesn't always have traditional pay stubs. Just be honest and organized with whatever records you do have!

I went through a very similar self-employment appeal last year and want to share what worked for me. The most important thing is to create a clear timeline of your business activities with supporting documents. I made a simple chart showing: Date | Client/Project | Amount Earned | Supporting Document. This helped the judge follow my case easily. Also, if you have any email correspondence with clients about payments or project details, include those - they really help establish legitimacy. Don't forget about business bank account statements if you had a separate account for your freelance work. Even if you mixed business and personal funds, highlight the business-related deposits. One thing that really helped my case was including a brief written statement explaining how COVID affected my business and why I needed to apply for UI benefits. The judges understand that many self-employed people were hit hard and had to pivot. You sound like you have good documentation, so stay confident!

As someone who works in employment law, I want to emphasize a few critical points that haven't been fully covered here. First, make sure your appeal letter specifically references the "Notice of Determination" date and number - this helps EDD track your case properly. Second, if you're appealing a self-employment documentation issue, include a clear explanation of WHY the original documentation should have been sufficient. Don't just resubmit the same docs - explain what each document proves and why EDD's rejection was incorrect. Third, consider requesting an in-person hearing if you're more comfortable presenting your case face-to-face rather than over the phone. You have that right! Finally, if your appeal is successful, you'll receive all back benefits for the weeks you were disqualified, so keep certifying as others mentioned. The appeals process can feel intimidating, but the Administrative Law Judges are generally fair and want to get to the truth of your situation.