Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) - UI Customer Service Center
Unemployment Insurance - Applicant Information
PO Box 4629, St. Paul, MN 55101
Eligibility
You can apply for unemployment insurance benefits as soon as you are unemployed or your hours are greatly reduced.
After you submit an application, you will be notified by mail if you are eligible. Your appeal rights will be included in the notification.
Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Apply online or by phone by calling (651) 296-3644 (Twin Cities area), (877) 898-9090 (Greater Minnesota) or (866) 814-1252 (TTY)
Site Service Area
Statewide
The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, a state agency.
The purpose of unemployment benefits is to provide a temporary partial wage replacement to help those unemployed through no fault of their own.
This program also provides an opportunity to appeal a determination of benefits. Information about the appeals process can be found online.
Last Update
01/06/2026
Providing organization
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI)