ID verification adjudication timeline for ESD claims in 2025?

Identity verification adjudication is taking FOREVER right now. Mine took 6 weeks to clear in January! The ESD systems got updated at the beginning of the year and they're dealing with a backlog of verification cases. Unfortunately there's not much you can do except keep trying to call and check your online account daily. Make sure you're still filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication!

ya mine was in verification for like a month... just keep filing every week and theyll pay u everything once it clears. but ya its super slow rn

I work with unemployment cases professionally, and I can tell you that ID verification adjudication is currently taking 4-7 weeks in Washington. The ESD is dealing with increased fraud prevention measures, which has slowed processing significantly. Here's what you need to do: 1. Continue filing weekly claims without fail 2. Check your ESD account for any correspondence requiring response 3. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date 4. If you're facing immediate financial hardship, contact your local WorkSource office for emergency assistance resources while waiting They will backpay all eligible weeks once your identity is verified, so don't worry about losing those benefits. Just be patient and keep all documentation.

I was in the EXACT same boat last month!!! The system is completely broken right now. I uploaded my ID documents THREE SEPARATE TIMES because their system kept saying they couldn't verify me. Then they flagged my account for "suspicious activity" just because I was trying to fix their mistake!!! 😡 After 5 weeks of nothing I finally got through to an actual ESD agent who fixed everything in literally 5 minutes. But it took me over 200 calls to finally not get hung up on. The whole system is a JOKE.

After dealing with this exact issue, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an ESD agent when nothing else worked. It basically keeps redialing for you until it gets through, then connects you when there's an actual agent. I was skeptical but honestly was desperate after 3 weeks in adjudication. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The website is claimyr.com - my ID verification was resolved the same day I finally talked to someone. Completely worth it when you're about to miss rent payments.

Identity verification is one step in the adjudication process that helps ESD prevent fraud. While it's frustrating, it's important to understand the standard timeline: - Simple identity verification: 2-4 weeks - Complex cases (multiple documents needed): 4-7 weeks - Cases with potential issues: 6-8 weeks As others have mentioned, continue filing your weekly claims. Each week you file will be marked as "pending" until adjudication completes, then you'll receive all eligible payments at once. If you're experiencing immediate financial hardship, I recommend: 1. Contacting your mortgage/rent provider to explain the situation 2. Applying for emergency assistance through DSHS 3. Reaching out to United Way's 211 service for local resources Document everything, including all attempts to contact ESD. If your adjudication extends beyond 8 weeks, you may qualify for expedited processing.

im in same boat. my claim been stuck since feb 1 n still no money. i call everyday n cant get thru. seems like everyone having same problem i guess.

Quick update for everyone in this thread: I just checked with an ESD contact and they confirmed they're currently working through a backlog of ID verification cases from early February. They expect to clear most of these within the next 10 business days. If you uploaded documents in early-mid February, you should see movement on your claim soon.

UPDATE: After trying everything suggested here, I finally got through to ESD using the Claimyr service. The agent confirmed my ID docs were fine and just needed review. She expedited my case and THREE HOURS LATER my account updated to "paid"! All 4 weeks of backpay should hit my account tomorrow. For anyone dealing with this - keep filing weekly claims, be persistent about calling, and document everything. Thanks everyone for your help and advice during this stressful time.