Ways to File
Unemployment Insurance Applications
- File your claim online by accessing eApply4UI at any time, at your convenience, in English or Spanish. It is secure, reliable, and the fastest way to file your claim.
- File by Telephone – Telephone us between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This service is not available on State holidays.
- File by Mail or Fax – Use our paper application. The application can be completed online and printed, or it can be printed and completed by hand. The application can then be faxed or mailed to an EDD office for processing.
Ex-Servicemembers and Federal Employment NEW!
If you served in the Military during the last 18 months and/or if you worked for an agency of the Federal government during the last 18 months, you may be able to file for Unemployment Insurance benefits using our on-line application or our paper application. To get started, select one of the claim filing option links above.
Important Links
- Eligibility
- Starting Your UI Claim
- Managing Your UI Claim
- Employer Information
- Automated Options
- Resources for Unemployed Californians
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