What do I need to file a claim?

Individuals must be out of work (for any reason), or working less than full-time. In addition, you must provide the following information:

• Your name and social security account number
• Your mailing and residence address (if different)
• Your telephone number
• Last employer information, including:
  - Name, address (mailing and physical location) and telephone number
• Information on all employers you worked for during the 18 months prior to claim filing your claim, including:
  - Name, period of employment, wages earned and how paid
• Your driver’s license or ID card number, if you have either
• Last date worked and the reason you are no longer working
• Citizenship status (which may include your alien registration number)

If the Department needs to verify any of the information provided while filing a claim, additional forms will be sent by mail and additional information and/or documentation will be requested.

After the claim is filed, the Department will determine if you are eligible to receive benefits.

For more detail information, click here:

http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/FAQ_-_Eligibility.htm#Whataretheeligibilityrequirements