If you suspect someone has used your name and personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, please let us know by using the DES Fraud Reporting Form.

Important Notice: Work Search Update Filed your claim on/after March 23? You may need to enter work searches before your weekly certification. See when this change affects your county.

Landing page that shows individuals if they are eligible, what documents are required, how to file, how to create a account, and more

The DES Central Office is a secure facility that is not open to the public. If you need help with your unemployment claim, please log in to your MyNCUIBenefits account.

Tax Audits Get answers to common questions about the audit process that DES performs to make sure that unemployment tax laws are followed. Tax Audits

This is only needed for agents who have a Power of Attorney on file with DES. You also only need to apply for this number if you report tax and wage data or file claims data for employers.

You can use this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to learn more about how to complete your weekly certifications with the N.C. Division of Employment Security (DES) to get your unemployment …

The N.C. Division of Employment Security (DES) is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state …

DES will send a one-time passcode to the email address on your account. You must enter the one-time passcode and your password to sign in. The first time you sign in, you will need to fill in some …

Your bank routing number and account number to set up direct deposit. If you do not choose direct deposit, your benefits will be paid on a DES debit card. Former Federal Employees and Military …