Welcome to the Employment Development Department

Where is my Check:
How to access your check information by telephone

En Español

Check information instructions

1-866-333-4606
Please dial carefully.

The quickest way to access your check information:

  • Get check information without waiting.
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
  • To speak with a representative, please call the Main Telephone Numbers.

UI benefit check information is updated daily, and reflects the claim activity which occurred on the previous business day. Make the following selections from the recorded messages:

Language Preference (choice):

Press 1 to hear this recording in English.

Next
Press 1 for information about your unemployment insurance check.

Next
Enter your Social Security number.

Next
Enter your 4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). For increased security, the automated telephone system requires a PIN to access confidential information. The first time you call, listen carefully and follow the instructions for establishing your PIN.

Next
You will hear the date your check was mailed and the amount of the check. Allow five days for mail delivery.

Next (Optional)
To change your PIN, press 1 after you hear your check information.

Reminder: Always keep your Social Security number and PIN private and secure.

Establishing your pin

  1. Enter your weekly benefit amount before deductions and the pound sign (#). Example: for $230 Enter 230#
  2. Enter your 5-digit mailing ZIP code.
    Example: Enter 95814
  3. Enter your date of birth (MMDDYY).
    Example:
    May 9, 1951 Enter 050951
    November 16, 1972 Enter 111672
  4. Enter your telephone number (do not include the area code). If you do not have a telephone number enter the pound sign (#).
    Example: 916-123-4567 Enter 1234567
  5. Enter a new 4-digit PIN.
    Choose a number you will remember.