Mainers needing to verify their identity for unemployment insurance claims can now visit the post office
MAINE – The Maine Department of Labor announced today that starting Thursday, October 24, people who need to verify their identity for unemployment benefit purposes can now do so at over 200 Maine post offices across the state. This is a new option for people who are asked to provide proof of identity when they apply for unemployment.
In the past, people who needed to verify their identity were primarily asked to upload documents through a secure online portal. While this electronic option remains available, people will now also be able to have their identity verified in person at the post office.
When someone chooses this option, the Department will provide instructions and a unique code. They will need to bring this code and their ID documentation to the post office.
“We are pleased to be working with the U.S. Postal Service to expand the options for verifying identification,” said Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman. “We are committed to making the process easier for eligible Mainers while preventing bad actors from stealing the benefits. Offering services closer to home helps people, especially those without reliable internet access, receive their critical benefit payments sooner.”
Participating post offices can be found here: https://login.gov/help/verify-your-identity/verify-your-identity-in-person/find-a-participating-post-office/
More information on unemployment insurance can be found here: https://www.maine.gov/unemployment .
