File for unemployment in AZ

A) To file for unemployment in Arizona, you can do the following:

Online:

1. Go to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) website.
2. Click on “Unemployment Insurance Benefits.”
3. Click on “Apply for Benefits.”
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete your application.

By phone:

1. Call the DES Unemployment Insurance Call Center at 1-877-766-8477.
2. Follow the instructions on the phone to file your claim.

By mail:

1. Download the Arizona Initial Claim for Unemployment Insurance form (UB-105) from the DES website.
2. Complete the form and mail it to the following address:

Arizona Department of Economic Security Unemployment Insurance PO Box 6123 Phoenix, AZ 85005-6123