How to File for Unemployment in North Dakota
How to apply for unemployment in North Dakota, what you need, and what you must do each week to keep getting benefits.
Short answer: File a new claim or reopen a claim online through the UI ICE system at jobsnd.com. Then certify every week online or by the automated phone line at 701-328-4995, reporting all gross earnings. Job Service North Dakota, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Guide
| How to apply | File a new claim or reopen a claim online through the UI ICE system at jobsnd.com. Then certify every week online or by the automated phone line at 701-328-4995, reporting all gross earnings. Keep certifying each week without skipping, even while a decision is pending. |
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| Earnings needed to qualify | The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file. For the July 5, 2026 to July 3, 2027 benefit schedule, the lowest amount on the chart requires $2,795 in your highest two and one-half quarters, and your total base period wages must be at least 1.5 times your highest quarter. You must have worked for an employer covered by North Dakota unemployment insurance. |
| Work search requirements | Unless you are returning to the employer that laid you off, you must make the number of job contacts Job Service assigns you every week, including the waiting week, starting the week you apply. A contact means applying for a specific job you are qualified for and would accept. Following up on an application or attending an interview does not count. You must also register for work by completing at least one online resume at jobsnd.com. |
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | Job Service North Dakota runs UI ICE (Unemployment Insurance Internet Claims Entry), the online system where you file a claim and certify your weekly eligibility. Job Service says its emails and text messages ask you to log in to your UI ICE account and never include links, so go to the login page directly. Information page: https://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-individuals |
Where to get help in North Dakota
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- All North Dakota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
How do I apply for unemployment in North Dakota?
File a new claim or reopen a claim online through the UI ICE system at jobsnd.com. Then certify every week online or by the automated phone line at 701-328-4995, reporting all gross earnings. Keep certifying each week without skipping, even while a decision is pending.
How much do you need to have earned to get unemployment in North Dakota?
The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file. For the July 5, 2026 to July 3, 2027 benefit schedule, the lowest amount on the chart requires $2,795 in your highest two and one-half quarters, and your total base period wages must be at least 1.5 times your highest quarter. You must have worked for an employer covered by North Dakota unemployment insurance.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in North Dakota?
Unless you are returning to the employer that laid you off, you must make the number of job contacts Job Service assigns you every week, including the waiting week, starting the week you apply. A contact means applying for a specific job you are qualified for and would accept. Following up on an application or attending an interview does not count. You must also register for work by completing at least one online resume at jobsnd.com.
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in North Dakota?
Job Service North Dakota runs UI ICE (Unemployment Insurance Internet Claims Entry), the online system where you file a claim and certify your weekly eligibility. Job Service says its emails and text messages ask you to log in to your UI ICE account and never include links, so go to the login page directly.
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