Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Please note: All South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
- File an initial claim*
- Reopen an existing claim*
- File for an extension of benefits*
- File a weekly certification
- Update personal information
- View payment history
- File an appeal
*Your claim will not be complete until you have received a confirmation number.
Please note: You must establish a user id and password for online services. Also, you may experience problems with the online system if you do not use Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer.
YouTube Video To Help You Properly File for Benefits
We encourage you to view the video “How to properly file a claim for unemployment benefits” before starting your claim.
Helpful Information Regarding Unemployment Insurance
Facts About Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(same information found in the PAM 247 booklet)
Frequently Asked Questions about UI Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions about the Debit Card
How to File a Weekly Certification
Wage Requirements/Benefit Amount
South Dakota Codified Laws on Unemployment Compensation
Contact Us
Unemployment Insurance Division - Benefit Section
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
P.O. Box 4730
Aberdeen, SD 57402-4730
Phone: 605.626.2452
Fax: 605.626.3172
email
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Tel. 605.773.3101
Fax. 605.773.6184
