How to get proof of NY unemployment end date for verification purposes?

You need to request an official 'Record of Benefits' letter. Log into your NY.gov account, then go to your unemployment dashboard. Look for the 'Documents and Forms' section, then select 'Request Benefit History'. Make sure you select the option that includes benefit end dates, not just payment history. The system should allow you to download a PDF immediately, but if you need an official stamped version, there's a separate request option that takes about 5-7 business days to process and mail.

i had 2 get this last month 4 my apartment lease. call right at 8:00am when they open!!! thats the only time u can get thru

There's actually a specific form for this: it's called the "Request for Unemployment Insurance Records" (Form UI-999P). You can download it from the NYSDOL website, fill it out, and upload it through your account's document portal. Be very specific about what dates you need verified. Check box #3 which is for "Benefit End Date Verification" specifically. Make sure you include your full name, the last 4 of your SSN, and your NY.gov ID on the top of the form or it will get rejected (happened to me twice).

hav u tried going to the actual unemployment office in person?? sometimes thats easier than calling

After trying for WEEKS to get through to NY unemployment about a similar document (in my case for mortgage verification), I finally used Claimyr to connect with an agent. It got me through to someone in about 20 minutes when I had been trying for days with no luck. Just went to claimyr.com and used their service to get connected directly. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - it bypasses that frustrating phone system. The agent I spoke with emailed me the benefits letter within an hour after our call. Worth trying if you're in a time crunch for that housing application.

If the online method I suggested earlier doesn't work, you can also try contacting the Records Access Office directly at 518-457-6603. They specifically handle document requests like this. When you call, ask for a "Statement of Benefits" with end date verification. They can email it to you within 1-2 business days if you explain it's urgent for housing. Make sure to have your NY.gov ID and PIN ready when you call.

I needed the same thing last yr for a mortgage. Honestly the FASTEST way is to reach out to your state assembly person's office!!! I was getting nowhere with NYSDOL for WEEKS then contacted my local assembly member's constituent services and they got me the letter in 3 DAYS! They have special contacts at these agencies. Google "NY state assembly finder" to locate yours.

OMG the NY unemployment system is SUCH A DISASTER!!! I've been dealing with them for months trying to get simple documentation. Everything is broken and nobody knows what they're doing! I spent 6 HOURS on hold last week and then got disconnected. Then tried again and the person had NO IDEA what form I needed. This state is completely incompetent!!!

Quick update on my earlier comment: it seems they updated their forms recently. The UI-999P was renamed in January 2025 to the LO430 form that someone mentioned above. However, the most efficient method is actually through your NY.gov account under My Documents > Request Official Records > Benefit Verification. This generates an official PDF with a verification code that's legally acceptable for housing applications. I work in HR and we accept these for employment verification regularly.

UPDATE: I finally got my verification letter! The online method through my NY.gov account worked perfectly. For anyone else needing this document, go to NY.gov > My Benefits > Document Center > Request Official Records > Benefit Verification. Then select the option for "Benefit End Date Certification." I had my PDF in less than 5 minutes! Thanks everyone for your help!

Congrats on getting it sorted! This thread is going to be super helpful for others dealing with the same issue. I bookmarked this whole conversation because I know I'll probably need to reference it someday. The NY unemployment system can be such a maze to navigate, so having all these different methods in one place is gold!

Just wanted to add another tip for anyone still struggling with this - if you're having trouble finding the "Request Official Records" section that others mentioned, try clearing your browser cache first. I had the same issue where certain menu options weren't showing up properly on the NY.gov site. After clearing cache and logging back in, everything appeared correctly. Also, make sure you're using Chrome or Firefox - I've noticed the site doesn't work as well with Safari or Edge browsers. Hope this saves someone else the headache I went through!