# Fax unemployment documents to the New York State Department of Labor

Fax New York unemployment insurance correspondence to 518-457-9378, with your Social Security number in the top right corner of every page.

## Fax numbers

| Who | Fax number |
| --- | --- |
| Unemployment Insurance, claimant correspondence | 518-457-9378 |

## Before you fax

- Write your Social Security number in the top right-hand corner of each page.
- Keep the fax confirmation as proof: the Department of Labor does not confirm that it received a fax or letter.
- To mail instead: New York State Department of Labor, P.O. Box 15130, Albany, NY 12212-5130.
- With a NY.GOV account you can also send a secure message from your online services page.
- A hearing request goes on form LO 435, mailed to P.O. Box 15131, Albany, NY 12212-5131, or sent as a secure message, within 30 days of the determination.

## Steps

1. Write your Social Security number in the top right corner of every page.
2. Scan or photograph the pages.
3. Enter 518-457-9378 and add them.
4. Send, and keep the delivery receipt as your proof.

## Questions

**What is the New York unemployment fax number?**

518-457-9378, for unemployment insurance correspondence from claimants.

**Will the Department of Labor confirm it got my fax?**

No. It says it does not confirm receipt of faxes or letters, so keep your delivery receipt.

**Who do I call about my claim?**

The Telephone Claims Center, 888-209-8124, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

**Does the number change?**

It can. We compare it with the Department of Labor's contact sheet regularly; the date we last checked is at the bottom of this page.

## Sources

- [Unemployment Insurance Contact Information for Customers (P813, 4/25), NYS DOL](https://dol.ny.gov/contact-information-customers-p813), checked 2026-10-12

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