Gather your Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID, mailing address, phone number, email address, and employment history for the last 18 months
Collect your employer names, addresses, phone numbers, dates worked, and reason you are no longer employed
Go to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission website
Create or sign in to your unemployment account
Start a new unemployment claim
Enter your personal information and work history
Provide your direct deposit information or choose another payment method if available
Submit your claim
File weekly claims each week you want benefits
Report any earnings, job offers, or changes in your availability when filing weekly claims
Check your account or mail for notices, requests for documents, or eligibility decisions
Respond promptly to any requests from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Appeal any denial or benefit decision by the deadline listed in the notice