Michigan Unemployment Office Locations

Sometimes, it’s nice to go to a nearby UIA office or MichiganWorks! Location to speak to someone in person about your Michigan unemployment benefits. There are a number of brick and mortar unemployment offices where you can get help finding work, and get help with your UI application or bi-weekly certification.

Your local unemployment insurance office can provide in-person help to file a claim. You must make an appointment before visiting between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. To be more precise, 20-minute appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday between 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, and on Friday from the same opening time to 3:45 PM.

Telephones and computers are available for those without phone or internet access to file their initial application, access the Michigan unemployment calculator, submit their biweekly claim, and perform the required work search activities. There are a dozen unemployment offices around the state.

If you are visiting the unemployment office in person, be sure to have or know your Social Security Number (SSN), PIN for MARVIN, and Driver’s License (DL) or State ID number. If you’re not a U.S. Citizen, you will also need your Alien Registration Number and the expiration date of your work authorization. If you are representing someone collecting UI benefits, you must show proof of legal guardianship or Power of Attorney (POA).

Visit a UIA Office for help with your Michigan unemployment claim. By appointment only.

Michigan UIA Offices

Some issues cannot be resolved with an in-person meeting alone, and will need additional verification or research from the unemployment office. These issues include pending payments, non-monetary related determinations of eligibility, additional claims, or overpayments. Also, note that the unemployment office does not manage the unemployment debit card – that is managed by U.S. Bank, and you will need to call the back of this ReliaCard.

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MichiganWorks! Locations

For help with your job search and job search activities, you can also visit a Michigan Works Career Center. Meeting with MichiganWorks! staff in person or virtually is a requirement for collecting unemployment compensation. The staff will verify the job profile you create on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, which is another eligibility requirement.

MichiganWorks! staff members can help you search for jobs, build a resume, prepare for a job interview, and explore options for job training, continuing education, and vocational rehabilitation services. Both the unemployment office and Michigan Works encourage Michigan residents to schedule virtual appointments. Please do not visit an office in person if you are exhibiting cold or flu symptoms. Instead, please call one of the Michigan unemployment phone numbers.

You can get help looking for work and access a variety of job services at a MichiganWorks! location near you.

MichiganWorks! Office Locations