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All 3 DC American Job Center offices in District of Columbia
How to file for unemployment in District of Columbia
- Online: go to the official claim site, does.dcnetworks.org.
- By phone: 202-724-7000. Hours: Customer Navigation Center: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
- In person: DOES headquarters at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE offers in-person help on business days. Appointment rules and counter hours are not published in the source we checked.
Full guide: District of Columbia unemployment step by step · phone numbers and hours · weekly claims · appeals
Documents District of Columbia asks for
- Social Security number; your last employer's name, address, phone and dates
- Immigration record if not a citizen; DD-214 if former military; SF-8/SF-50 if former federal employee
- Severance and pension details, if any
Source: unemployment.dc.gov, checked October 30, 2026. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.
Work search requirement
Two verifiable contacts every week, with a record kept; exemptions may apply.
Source: unemployment.dc.gov.
District of Columbia 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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District of Columbia unemployment and job center questions
How do I file for unemployment in District of Columbia?
File online on the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services website or by phone at 202-724-7000 (Customer Navigation Center: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM). Have your Social Security number and recent employer details ready.
Can I go to a job center in District of Columbia to file for unemployment?
DOES headquarters at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE offers in-person help on business days. Appointment rules and counter hours are not published in the source we checked.
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in District of Columbia?
$444 a week, 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 District of Columbia?
Two verifiable contacts every week, with a record kept; exemptions may apply.
How many job centers are there in District of Columbia?
We list 3 DC American Job Center offices verified against official sources.
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Sources
State system name: does.dc.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.
In-person policy: unemployment.dc.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Weekly maximum: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.
Maximum weeks: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.