Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number and immigration record if it applies
- Each employer in the last 18 months: business name, address, phone, job title and dates
- SSNs of children you mainly support; DD-214 if military and SF-8/SF-50 if federal in the last 18 months
Full list and steps: Maine unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Questions
What is the phone number for Maine unemployment?
1-800-593-7660.
What are the hours of the Maine unemployment line?
Customer service: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Maine?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Maine.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Maine's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: maine.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.