Due to exceedingly large call volumes and lengthy waiting periods, please avoid filing Unemployment Insurance claims by telephone. File via the Internet instead.
Unemployment Insurance benefits are
paid faster to those who certify on
Sundays from 8:00am to 3:00pm via the Internet
Unemployment Insurance benefits are paid faster to those who certify on Sundays from 8:00am to 3:00pm via the Internet
New or Existing Claim
To apply for a new unemployment claim or reopen an existing claim, click the link below.
Claim Inquiry
To view specific information on your current claim, click here. (This service is not available from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily)
Weekly Benefit Payment Claim
To claim a weekly benefit payment, click the link below. This service is only available from 7am (EST), to 6pm (EST), Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday 8:00am through 3:00pm. If you have an address change within NJ, please use the address change update application before claiming benefits, and do not check "yes" to report a new address when claiming weekly benefits.
Direct Deposit Update
To add direct deposit information to your existing claim or to change the direct deposit information on your claim, click the link below. This service cannot be used to stop direct deposit on your existing claim. (This service is not available from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily)
Tax Information – 1099-G Statements
To obtain 1099-G Income Tax information. (This service is not available from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily)
Address Change Update
To update your address information to your existing claim, click the link below. This service is currently available for change of address from one NJ address to another NJ address. The update may take up to 24 hours. (This service is not available from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily)
