Oklahoma Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• Be unemployed through no fault of your own.
• Be able and available to seek and accept work.
• Have earned a minimum of $1,500 from a covered employer during your base period.
• Meet the "1 and 1/2 rule".

What do I need to file my claim?

• Social Security Number
• Name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address
• Alien registration number and expiration date, if a non-citizen
• Oklahoma Driver's License or state-issued ID card number
• Name and address of the company on your paycheck stub or W-2 form
• Employment start and end date
• Wages earned and how you were paid (hourly, weekly, monthly)
• Form SF8 or SF 50 if employed by the Federal government in the last 18 months
• DD Form 214 for military service in the previous 18 months

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

File online

• Go to the official website and tap “Apply for Unemployment” to file your claim

File by phone

• Call the Unemployment Service Center at 405-525-1500
• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Oklahoma.