When applying for unemployment benefits with the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL), the email address you use to file your claim must match the default email address on your ID.me Wallet.
If they don’t match, you won’t be able to access your benefits or online services. This article explains how to update your default email address.
Important
- If you’re creating an ID.me Wallet for the first time, follow the steps in Verifying for NJ DOL.
- If you created a wallet using the email address you use to file claims with NJ DOL, follow the steps in Close a duplicate ID.me Wallet to reuse your email to make your email address available to add to your existing wallet.
Add the email address to your ID.me Wallet
You’ll need to add the email address you used to file your claim with NJ DOL to your ID.me Wallet. After it’s added, set it as the default email:
- Go to ID.me My Wallet and sign in.
- Select Profile, then in the Email section, select Add an email.
- Enter an email address you own, and select whether it is your personal or work email.
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Select Add email. A confirmation code is set to your email address.
Tip: If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder. You can resend the verification if needed. - Enter the code to verify your email.
- Select the three dots next to the email and select Set as default.
Sign in to NJ DOL
After you add the correct email address and set the email as the default email address, you’re ready to sign in and share your information with NJ DOL:
- Return to the NJ DOL verification page and select Verify identity.
- Select If you have an ID.me Wallet, use it to sign in.
- Enter your email address and password to sign in.
- Follow the prompts to consent to share your information with NJ DOL.