Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Name and address
- Social Security card, or a W-2 or pay stub with your name and SSN plus a government photo ID
- Names and addresses of employers in the last 18 months; why you lost your job
- DD-214 Member 4 if you served in the military in the last 18 months
Full list and steps: Delaware unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Delaware lists in-person unemployment help.
Questions
What is the phone number for Delaware unemployment?
Claims: 302-761-8446; automated TeleBenefits: 302-761-6576 or 800-794-3032.
What are the hours of the Delaware unemployment line?
Automated TeleBenefits line: 24 hours, 7 days. Hours for a live agent are not published in the source we checked.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Delaware?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Delaware.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Delaware's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: labor.delaware.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: labor.delaware.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.