If you suspect someone has used your name and personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, please let us know by using the DES Fraud Reporting Form.

Landing page that shows individuals if they are eligible, what documents are required, how to file, how to create a account, and more

The DES Central Office is a secure facility that is not open to the public. If you need help with your unemployment claim, please log in to your MyNCUIBenefits account.

Tax Audits Get answers to common questions about the audit process that DES performs to make sure that unemployment tax laws are followed. Tax Audits

Shows who is eligible for unemployment in North Carolina, where and what you need to apply for unemployment benefits.

Important Notice: Work Search Update Filed your claim on/after March 23? You may need to enter work searches before your weekly certification. See when this change affects your county.

Mar 23, 2025 · How to Get Started: Visit the MyNCUIBenefits section on des.nc.gov. Follow the steps to log your work searches and complete your certification. View the tutorial video below …

DES has security measures in place to help prevent fraud and protect your information. Identity verification and Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA, are two ways that DES asks you to verify …

DES will send a one-time passcode to the email address on your account. You must enter the one-time passcode and your password to sign in. The first time you sign in, you will need to fill …

Meet Felix, the Division of Employment Security’s (DES) new chatbot designed to help walk you through the steps to file your initial unemployment claim. Felix can answer your questions 24/7 …