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All 20 American Job Centers offices in Connecticut
Ansonia American Job Center
4 Fourth Street, Ansonia
Bridgeport American Job Center
2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport
Bristol American Job Center
440 North Main St., Bristol
Danbury American Job Center
181 White Street, White Hall, Room 020, WCSU Midtown Campus, Danbury
Danielson American Job Center
562 Westcott Road, Danielson
Derby American Job Center
30 Elizabeth Street, Derby
East Hartford American Job Center
417 Main St., East Hartford
Enfield American Job Center
170 Elm St., Enfield
Hartford American Job Center
60 Weston Street, Hartford
Hartford Downtown American Job Center Satellite
500 Main St., Hartford Public Library, Hartford
Manchester American Job Center
893 Main St., Manchester
Meriden American Job Center
22 Church Street, Meriden
Middletown American Job Center
398 Main Street, Middletown
New Britain American Job Center
260 Lafayette St., New Britain
New Haven American Job Center
370 James Street, Suite 404, New Haven
Stamford American Job Center
141 Franklin Street, 2nd Fl., Stamford
Torrington American Job Center
215 Hogan Drive, Torrington
Montville American Job Center
601 Norwich New London Turnpike, Suite 1, Uncasville
Waterbury American Job Center
249 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury
Willimantic American Job Center
1320 Main Street, Tyler Square, Willimantic
How to file for unemployment in Connecticut
- Online: go to the official claim site, ctdol.state.ct.us.
- By phone: 1-800-956-3294. Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed weekends and Connecticut holidays.
- In person: the state does not say in the sources we checked whether job centers take claims in person. Call the office first.
Full guide: Connecticut unemployment step by step · phone numbers and hours · weekly claims · appeals
Documents Connecticut asks for
- Social Security number; valid address, phone and personal email
- If you are not a citizen: immigration record and expiration date
- Every employer in the last 18 months: legal name as on your pay stub or W-2, work address, start and end dates
- If you claim dependents: spouse's wages and SSN; children's names and dates of birth; school attendance for dependents over 18
Source: portal.ct.gov, checked October 30, 2026. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.
Work search requirement
Three work search activities a week, at least one of them an employer contact. Report them when you certify and keep proof for three years. Exemptions exist.
Source: portal.ct.gov.
Connecticut unemployment benefit amounts
All statesMaximum from the U.S. DOL table effective July 2026. Weeks from the same federal table. Your amount depends on your past wages; the state calculates it when you file.
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Connecticut unemployment and job center questions
How do I file for unemployment in Connecticut?
File online on the Connecticut Department of Labor website or by phone at 1-800-956-3294 (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed weekends and Connecticut holidays). Have your Social Security number and recent employer details ready.
Can I go to a job center in Connecticut to file for unemployment?
The state does not say in the sources we checked whether its job centers take claims in person.
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Connecticut?
$721 a week ($721–$796 with dependents), for up to 26 weeks. Source: U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026.
How many job searches do I need each week in Connecticut?
Three work search activities a week, at least one of them an employer contact. Report them when you certify and keep proof for three years. Exemptions exist.
How many job centers are there in Connecticut?
We list 20 American Job Centers offices verified against official sources.
Other states
Sources
State system name: portal.ct.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Agency: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Weekly maximum: portal.ct.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Maximum weeks: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.