How to Apply for Unemployment in Utah

You can apply for Utah unemployment benefits by phone or online.

Losing your job can be a difficult setback. In Utah, unemployment insurance benefits are available for qualified workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. These benefits are designed to help job seekers survive financially while looking for new employment. Utah residents can apply for unemployment benefits through the state's Department of Workforce Services. If you meet the requirements and gather the correct information, applying for unemployment insurance can be a simple process.

Things You'll Need

• Social Security number
• Driver's license or state ID number
• Previous employment information
• Phone or computer

Instructions

1. Determine your eligibility to receive unemployment benefits by reading the Claimant Guide at jobs.utah.gov; click on "Unemployment Benefits" and then click on "UI Claimant Guide." In general, Utah residents are eligible if they "have earned qualifying wages, are unemployed through no fault of their own, are able and available to work full-time, and are actively seeking full-time work," according to the state Department of Workforce Services.

2. Gather the information necessary to file your claim. You will need your Social Security number; Utah driver's license or state ID number; the names, dates and contact information for previous employers; and your alien registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen.

3. Complete the application for unemployment benefits. You can do this online at jobs.utah.gov or over the phone by calling the Department of Workforce Services. In Salt Lake County, call 801-526-4400; in Utah County, call 801-375-4067; in Weber and North Davis Counties, call 801-612-0877; all others, call 888-848-0688.

4. Register for work with your closest employment center to remain eligible to receive benefits. Locate your nearest center at jobs.utah.gov by entering your ZIP code in the search box under "Information," then click "Find Office." You must be actively searching for work and contacting two new employers each week to remain eligible. Keep a written record of all your contacts.

5. File a weekly certification online or by phone, stating that you are still eligible to receive benefits and reporting any income you may have earned during the week.

References

• Utah Unemployment: Utah Unemployment
• Department of Workforce Services: UI Eligibility
• Department of Workforce Services: Unemployment Insurance for Job Seekers
• Department of Workforce Services: Web Initial Claims