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First claim + weekly certification

New York Unemployment Insurance

Agency: New York State Department of Labor

Source checked 6 September 2026. Appears to be the current published process.

Form information

What this process is for

A first claim establishes the claim; a weekly certification is then required for each week benefits are claimed.

Online application
Yes — New York publishes an online claim and certification.
Save and resume
Partly — the online claim can be returned to, and certification repeats weekly.
Where to ask for help
You may want to confirm with the New York State Department of Labor.
Official source
dol.ny.gov