How do I change my address for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?
I moved last month and need to update my address with NYS Department of Labor for my unemployment benefits. I'm worried my weekly claim payments might get sent to my old address or that there could be issues with my claim if my address isn't current. I tried looking on the my.ny.gov website but couldn't find a clear way to change it. Do I need to call them or is there an online option? Also, will this affect my current claim status or cause any delays?
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Anastasia Kozlov
You can update your address through your my.ny.gov account. Log in and go to the 'Personal Information' section where you can edit your contact details. Make sure to update both your mailing address and your residence address if they're different. This shouldn't affect your claim status, but it's important to keep it current for correspondence from NYS Department of Labor.
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Diego Flores
•Thanks! I found the Personal Information section but it's asking me to verify my identity again. Is that normal when changing address info?
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Sean Flanagan
YES update it ASAP! I forgot to change mine when I moved and missed an important letter about my job search requirements. Had to appeal a disqualification because of it. The online system usually works but sometimes you need to call if it won't let you update certain fields.
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Diego Flores
•Oh no, that sounds terrible! I definitely don't want any issues with my job search documentation. How long did the appeal process take?
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Sean Flanagan
•took about 6 weeks total but I got it sorted out eventually. just make sure you keep documenting your job searches even if there are address issues
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Zara Mirza
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone when I needed to update my info. Kept getting busy signals or getting disconnected after waiting forever. Someone on here recommended trying Claimyr.com - it's a service that helps you get through to actual agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Ended up being really helpful for getting my address change processed when the online system wasn't working.
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NebulaNinja
•Never heard of that service before. Did it actually work for getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor?
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Zara Mirza
•Yeah it did! Got connected to an agent within like 20 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call myself. They were able to update my address right away over the phone.
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Luca Russo
Just be careful that you don't accidentally mess up your weekly claim filing when you update your address. I've heard some people had issues where their claims got flagged for review after address changes, especially if you moved to a different county or something.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Address changes alone shouldn't trigger a review unless there are other factors involved. As long as you're still eligible to work in NY and meeting your job search requirements, updating your address is routine maintenance.
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Nia Wilson
same thing happened to me last year, the online system worked fine for updating my address
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Mateo Sanchez
I moved three times during my unemployment claim period lol. Each time I just logged into my account and changed it in the personal info section. Never had any problems with payments or anything. Just make sure you're still looking for work in areas that make sense for your commute distance requirements.
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Romeo Quest
I actually just went through this process myself a few weeks ago! The identity verification when changing your address is totally normal - it's just an extra security step since address changes can affect benefit delivery. It usually just asks you to confirm some personal details or answer a few verification questions. The whole process took me maybe 10 minutes once I had all my info ready. Don't worry about it affecting your claim status - mine processed without any issues and my next payment went to the new address just fine.
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Malia Ponder
•That's really reassuring to hear! I was getting worried about the identity verification step but it makes sense they'd want to double-check for security. Good to know it only took you 10 minutes and didn't cause any payment delays. I'll go ahead and complete the verification process today. Thanks for sharing your recent experience!
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Zainab Ali
I work for a company that helps people navigate these kinds of government processes, and I can confirm that address updates through my.ny.gov are pretty straightforward once you get through the verification. One tip - if you're having trouble with the online system, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. Sometimes the site gets glitchy with saved login info. Also, make sure you update your address with USPS forwarding service too, just in case any mail gets sent to your old address during the transition period. The NYS DOL system usually syncs pretty quickly, but having mail forwarding as backup gives you extra peace of mind.
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NeonNomad
•That's really helpful advice about clearing the browser cache! I hadn't thought of that but it makes sense since government websites can be finicky. The USPS forwarding tip is smart too - I actually already set that up when I moved but it's good to know it works as a backup for any DOL mail. Thanks for the professional perspective on this!
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Anne Blake
I'm have hard time changing my address someone please help me thank you
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Amara Okafor
•Hi Anne! I can help you with that. First, try logging into your my.ny.gov account and look for the "Personal Information" section - that's where you can update your address. If you're having trouble finding it or the website isn't working properly, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser like others mentioned. If the online system still won't let you change it, you might need to call the NYS Department of Labor directly. Some people have also mentioned using services like Claimyr to help get through to an actual agent on the phone if you keep getting busy signals. What specific part are you having trouble with - finding the right section online or something else?
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Diego Mendoza
I just updated my address last week and wanted to share a few things that might help! The identity verification step that @Anastasia mentioned is completely normal - it's just asking you to confirm some personal details to make sure it's really you making the change. The whole process took me about 15 minutes. One thing I noticed is that after I updated my address, I got an email confirmation from NYS DOL within 24 hours, so keep an eye out for that. Also, make sure you check that both your mailing address AND residence address are updated if they're different. My payment came to the new address without any delays, so you should be all set once you complete the update!
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Jordan Walker
•This is super helpful timing! I'm actually in the middle of trying to update my address right now and was wondering about that email confirmation - good to know I should expect it within 24 hours. Quick question - did you have to wait for the confirmation email before your next weekly claim, or could you file as normal right after making the address change online?
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Sophie Duck
•You can file your weekly claim right after making the address change - you don't need to wait for the confirmation email! I filed mine the same day I updated my address and everything went through smoothly. The confirmation email is just to let you know the change was processed, but it doesn't affect your ability to continue filing claims. Just make sure you double-check that your new address looks correct in your profile before you submit your weekly certification.
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