California: The Golden State

Employment Development Department (EDD) Contacts

California Employment Development Department

California Business Portal

EDD Small Business and Payroll Taxes

California Employer's Guide (DE 44) (PDF)

California Tax Service Center

Household Employer's Guide (PDF)

California Forms and Publications

Form DE 1 (PDF: registration form for employers)

Form DE 1NP (PDF: registration form for nonprofit organizations)

Form DE HW (PDF: registration form for employers of household workers)

Change of account information (address, name, and so on) (PDF)

Move your mouse over the image to see an example California SUI rate notice, or click here to open in a separate window.

This is only an example — see your own notice for your specific rates.