California EDD DE 542 fax number (independent contractors)

Where to fax a paper Report of Independent Contractor(s), DE 542, to the California EDD.

Verified October 22, 2026Checked against DE 542 Rev. 9 (6-17), Report of Independent Contractor(s).

California EDD DE 542 fax number (independent contractors): which number to use
Who uses it	Office	Fax
Businesses and government entities reporting independent contractors on paper	EDD, independent contractor reports	916-319-4410

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Last verified October 22, 2026

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