Numbers and hours
Claims center staff: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central. Online and automated phone systems are down for maintenance daily 10:00 PM–midnight Central.
Before you call
- SSN; every employer in the last 18 months (or since your last claim): name, address and phone
- The wage you will accept; union name and local number
- DD-214 Member 4; SF-8/SF-50 for federal work; immigration ID if it applies
- ID.me identity verification before you log in
Full list and steps: North Dakota 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 North Dakota unemployment?
701-328-4995.
What are the hours of the North Dakota unemployment line?
Claims center staff: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central. Online and automated phone systems are down for maintenance daily 10:00 PM–midnight Central.
Can I file for unemployment by phone in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota Job Service lists phone filing as an option, besides the website.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. North Dakota'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: jobsnd.com, checked October 30, 2026.
More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.