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Your Continued Claim Form (DE 4581), Explained
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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Form DE 4581 is a paper benefits certification form. EDD sends it when you cannot certify for benefits online. It asks about work and pay for each week in the period.
What to do now
- 1
Answer each week's questions separately
The form asks about work, earnings, and availability for each week in the certification period. Answer each week on its own.
- 2
Report any work or earnings
List any work performed and gross earnings for each week, even small or part time jobs.
- 3
Send the form back through a listed channel
Mail the completed form using the envelope or address provided. Paper processing is slower than certifying online.
- 4
Call EDD if anything is unclear
Call the number on your form with questions about how to answer. Ask about certifying online in the future.
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Sources
- California Employment Development Department (EDD)Retrieved 2026-07-07
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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