Numbers and hours
Before you call
- Social Security number
- Each employer in the last 18 months: name, full mailing address, start and end dates
- DD-214 Member 4 if on active military duty in the last 18 months
- Gross earnings for the week, including vacation, holiday and WARN pay
Full list and steps: Missouri 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 Missouri unemployment?
800-320-2519.
What are the hours of the Missouri unemployment line?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in Missouri?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Missouri.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Missouri's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.
Sources
Claims phone: labor.mo.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: labor.mo.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.