How to file in New Hampshire, step by step
- Gather your documents. New Hampshire asks for the items in the checklist below.
- File your claim online at nhuis.nh.gov or by phone (numbers and hours).
- Meet the work search rule. Look for suitable work unless exempt. State law sets no fixed number, but the office can assign one.
- Request benefits for each week you are unemployed, as your claim instructions say. See how weekly claims work.
- Answer any reemployment appointment. Some claimants are selected for a RESEA session at a job center.
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. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.
How much New Hampshire pays and for how long
All statesMaximum from the U.S. DOL table effective July 2026. The state calculates your weekly amount from your past wages when you file. How long unemployment lasts
New Hampshire unemployment phone
DetailsWhere to log in
The official place to start a claim or reach your account is nhuis.nh.gov, run by the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security. Only enter your Social Security number or PIN on the official state site. This guide is independent and cannot see or change your claim.
If your claim is denied
Federal law requires every state to offer a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal to anyone whose unemployment claim is denied (Social Security Act, sec. 303(a)(3)). The determination letter from New Hampshire tells you the deadline and how to file the appeal. How unemployment appeals work.
Job centers in New Hampshire
All 1An 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.
New Hampshire unemployment questions
How do I file for unemployment in New Hampshire?
Online on the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security website or by phone at 1-800-852-3400. Have your Social Security number and your employers from the last 18 months ready.
What is the New Hampshire unemployment phone number?
1-800-852-3400.
How much is unemployment in New Hampshire?
Up to $427 a week. Your own amount depends on your past wages.
How long does unemployment last in New Hampshire?
Up to 26 weeks. Your weeks are set when the state reviews your claim.
Where do I log in to New Hampshire unemployment?
Use the official site (nhuis.nh.gov) to start a claim or reach your account. We do not handle logins or claims.
What if my New Hampshire unemployment claim is denied?
Federal law requires every state to give claimants whose claims are denied the chance of a fair hearing before an impartial tribunal. Your determination letter explains how and by when to appeal.
Related guides
Sources
Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Documents: nhes.nh.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Work search: nhes.nh.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.
Right to a fair hearing: 42 U.S.C. 503(a)(3), checked October 31, 2026.