How to File for Colorado CDLE Unemployment Insurance Benefits
How to File for Colorado CDLE Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Video tutorial guide to learn how to file for unemployment insurance benefit payments in Colorado. To file, go to www.coloradoui.gov.
Filing for unemployment there are two ways to file for unemployment benefits
the fastest way to file is by going to www.coloradoui.gov and clicking on file a claim you can file online even if you have wages in states other than Colorado
were discharged from the military or worked for the federal government.
The only time you cannot file online is if you received workers compensation in the last three years.
You can use a computer at your local Workforce Center or at your local library if you do not have access to a personal computer
if you cannot file online you can call the customer service center at 303-318-9000 or 1-800-388-5515 outside the Denver metro area.
Be prepared to provide your:
- social security number
- your legal name and any other name you have used in the last 18 months
- your address including the zip code and County information about your jobs during the last 18 months for instance the name and address of each employer
- how much the employer paid you and why you do not work there anymore
- the gross amount and date receive of any additional income you received such as vacation pay or severance pay from an employer
- The name local number and address of your Union hiring hall if you get your work through a Union hiring hall a copy of your form
- DD-214 number for if you just got out of the military
- A copy of your form SF 8 notice to federal employee about unemployment insurance or your form SF 50 notification of personnel action if you worked for the federal government
- your valid state driver’s license or ID card
- If you are a US citizen you may be asked to send other documentation and your alien permit number if you are not a US citizen for more information go to www.coloradoui.gov
Unemployment Insurance Colorado Department of Labor & Employment