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All 1 NH Works offices in New Hampshire
How to file for unemployment in New Hampshire
- Online: go to the official claim site, nhuis.nh.gov.
- By phone: 1-800-852-3400.
- In person: An NHES employer handbook says claims can be filed in person at local offices, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. It is an older document, so confirm first.
Full guide: New Hampshire unemployment step by step · phone numbers and hours · weekly claims · appeals
Documents New Hampshire asks for
- SSN, home and mailing address, phone, email; immigration record if not a citizen
- 18-month work history: company and work location, phone, start date and last day, reason for separation, pay and any separation pay expected
- DD-214 Member 4 if military and SF-8 if federal in the last 18 months
Source: nhes.nh.gov, checked October 30, 2026. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.
Work search requirement
Look for suitable work unless exempt. State law sets no fixed number, but the office can assign one.
Source: nhes.nh.gov.
New Hampshire 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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New Hampshire unemployment and job center questions
How do I file for unemployment in New Hampshire?
File online on the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security website or by phone at 1-800-852-3400. Have your Social Security number and recent employer details ready.
Can I go to a job center in New Hampshire to file for unemployment?
An NHES employer handbook says claims can be filed in person at local offices, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. It is an older document, so confirm first.
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in New Hampshire?
$427 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 New Hampshire?
Look for suitable work unless exempt. State law sets no fixed number, but the office can assign one.
How many job centers are there in New Hampshire?
We list 1 NH Works offices verified against official sources, plus 1 we are re-checking before publishing.
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Sources
State system name: nhes.nh.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: nhes.nh.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.