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NY unemployment document upload - no confirmation email received, do I need to mail docs too?

I just uploaded all my required documents for my NY unemployment claim through the link they emailed me, but I never got any confirmation that they received them. The upload page just went blank after I submitted everything. Should I be worried? Has anyone else experienced this? Do I also need to mail or fax physical copies as a backup? I really don't want my claim to be delayed because of some technical glitch with their system.

I had the same issue last month. Don't worry too much - the system doesn't always send confirmation emails even when uploads are successful. You can check if your documents were received by logging into your NY.gov account, going to the My Online Services section, and checking your Documents tab. It should show all successfully uploaded files.

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Thanks! I checked my account but I don't see any Documents tab. Where exactly should I be looking? I'm logged into my NY.gov account but the unemployment section doesn't seem to have what you're describing.

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this happens ALL THE TIME with NYSDOL!! their site is garbage lol. i uploaded my stuff 3 times before it finally worked. just keep trying and eventually ull get a confirmation page. might take a few days for it to show in ur account tho

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Seriously?? That's so frustrating. I don't even know if I should try uploading everything again or if that would mess things up more. I wish they'd fix their website!

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The lack of confirmation can be concerning, but here's what you should know: 1. The NY DOL system often doesn't provide immediate confirmation for document uploads 2. Documents typically take 2-3 business days to process before they appear in your account 3. You do NOT need to mail or fax documents if you've already uploaded them digitally 4. If you're concerned, take screenshots of your uploads as proof I'd recommend waiting 48 hours before taking any additional action. If you don't see the documents in your account by then, you can try calling the claims center directly.

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Thank you! This is really helpful. I'll wait the 48 hours then try calling if I don't see anything. Do you know what hours they're actually answering phones? Last time I tried calling I was on hold forever.

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I went through this exact situation in January. Tried calling NYSDOL about it and spent HOURS on hold getting nowhere. After trying for days, I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They confirmed my documents were received even though the system never showed confirmation. Saved me from unnecessarily resubmitting everything! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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is that service legit?? seems sketchy to pay just to talk to unemployment ppl that my taxes already pay for lol

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It's definitely legit - they don't access your account or anything, they just connect you through to an actual NYSDOL agent. I was skeptical too but was desperate after 3 days of constant busy signals.

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I had a similar issue but with the 1099-G tax form upload. The system is really inconsistent with confirmations. Sometimes you get them, sometimes you don't. I ended up calling after a week and the agent said my docs were there. Their system is just terrible with user feedback.

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As a former UI claims specialist (not in NY but similar system), I can tell you these systems often record the upload without providing confirmation. However, there are a few things that could have gone wrong: - File size too large (over 5MB per file) - Wrong file format (only PDFs, JPGs, and PNGs are accepted) - Poor image quality (if scanning documents) - Session timeout during upload One important thing: if the upload page went completely blank without an error message, that usually means the upload WAS successful. Error pages typically display when something goes wrong.

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That's really reassuring, thank you! My files were all PDFs and under 5MB, so hopefully they went through. The blank page makes more sense now.

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My sister works for NYSDOL and she says their system is undergoing updates right now in 2025 which is causing all kinds of glitches!!! She said DONT reupload documents because it creates duplicate files and confuses the system. Just wait 3-5 business days and if nothing appears in your account THEN call them.

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UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at NYSDOL today! They confirmed my documents were successfully received despite no confirmation email. The agent said their system has been having issues with confirmation emails for several weeks now, but uploads are still working. So if anyone else has this problem, your documents are probably fine!

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Great news! Thanks for updating the thread. This will help others with the same issue know they don't need to panic or resubmit documents.

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happens to me EVERY TIME lol. their website is stuck in like 2002 🤣

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