Numbers and hours
Before you call
- SSN; immigration record if not a citizen; NJ driver's license or ID
- Pension/401(k) details, amount and length of severance pay, expected return-to-work date
- Union and local; DD-214 if military in the last 18 months; SF-8/SF-50 if federal; account and routing number for deposit
- Each employer in the last 18 months: full name, address, phone, occupation, dates and reason for separation
Full list and steps: New Jersey unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.
Other ways to get help
Participating One-Stop Career Centers offer in-person unemployment help by appointment only; walk-ins are for career services.
Job centers that help with unemployment
Camden One-Stop Career Center - Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill · (856) 549-0600
Hunterdon One-Stop Career Center - Flemington
Flemington · (908) 782-2371
Bergen One-Stop Career Center - Hackensack
Hackensack · (201) 343-8830
Hudson One-Stop Career Center - Jersey City
Jersey City · (201) 217-4641
Monmouth One-Stop Career Center - Neptune
Neptune · (732) 481-6333
Middlesex One-Stop Career Center - New Brunswick
New Brunswick · (732) 937-6200
Essex One-Stop Career Center - Newark
Newark · (973) 733-8500
Passaic One-Stop Career Center - Passaic
Passaic · (973) 742-9226
Salem One-Stop Career Center - Penns Grove
Penns Grove · (856) 238-6800
Middlesex One-Stop Career Center - Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy · (732) 293-5016
Warren One-Stop Career Center - Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg · (908) 329-9190
Union One-Stop Career Center - Plainfield
Plainfield · (908) 412-7980
Atlantic One-Stop Career Center - Pleasantville
Pleasantville · (609) 813-3932
Morris One-Stop Career Center - Randolph
Randolph · (862) 397-5600
Cape May One-Stop Career Center - Rio Grande
Rio Grande · (609) 224-2000
Questions
What is the phone number for New Jersey unemployment?
North NJ: 201-601-4100; Central NJ: 732-761-2020; South NJ: 856-507-2340; out-of-state claims: 1-888-795-6672.
What are the hours of the New Jersey unemployment line?
Reemployment call centers: weekdays 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, except holidays.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in New Jersey?
The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in New Jersey.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. New Jersey'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: nj.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.