Virginia Unemployment Guide

Where to Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Apply for Unemployment

Unemployment Checklist

What information and documents you need.

• Your Social Security Number
• The accurate employer names, addresses, telephone numbers and dates of employment within the last 18 months.
• The name and local number of your local union hall, if you obtain work through a union.
• Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a US citizen.
• If you have any Non-Virginia employers you must have an accurate mailing address, phone number, and dates of employment for them.
• You will be asked to select a method of payment: VA Debit Card or Direct Deposit. If you select Direct Deposit, you will need to have your Routing Number (First 9 digits located at the bottom of your checks) and your Account Number (5-17 digits, its exact location and number of digits varies from bank to bank).

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