How to Apply for Unemployment in Oklahoma
Before you apply, read through these steps to make sure you can file a complete claim and receive your benefits as soon as possible. If you have a question, scroll down for "Your Questions Answered" or ask the OESC Virtual Agent.
1. Make Sure You Are Qualified
You are unemployed through no fault of your own
You are able to work
You are available to work and registered in OKJobMatch.com
You must have earned a minimum of $1,500 during your base period
2. Have All the Right Information on Hand
Information you enter may not save if you leave the application
Social Security Number
Name, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address
Alien registration number and expiration date, if a non-citizen
Oklahoma Driver’s License or state-issued ID card number
Name and address of company on your paycheck stub or W-2 form
Employment (start date and end date)
Wages earned and how you were paid (hourly, weekly, monthly)
Form SF8 or SF 50 if employed by the Federal government in the last 18 months
DD Form 214 for military service in the last 18 months
3. Start Your Application
To progress through the application, use the next and back buttons in the application itself. Using the ‘Back’ button in your browser will lose your progress.
Completing the application can take up to an hour based on your individual requirements
Closing the application window before completion might require you to startover
4. Follow Up After You File
Once you file, use your username to register within 7 days at OKJobMatch.com
If you don’t register, you will delay your benefits.
Come back every week to reapply and continue to receive benefits
Receive Unemployment Insurance Debit Card in 7 to 10 days
If you want to have your benefit deposited directly, visit GoProgram.com or call 1-866-320-8699 and use the automated system to enter your banking information
