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NYS Department of Labor Fax Number (518) 457-8215 — UI Collections Guide (2026)

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How to fax documents to the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Collections section. Verify (518) 457-8215 and send employer UI paperwork online.

Searching NYS Department of Labor fax number or 518-457-8215 usually means you received a collections notice about Unemployment Insurance contributions—warrants, tax offset, payment plans, or bankruptcy-related UI debt—and the letter lists a fax option.

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NYS DOL UI Collections fax (verify first)

The New York State Department of Labor publishes this fax for employer collections matters:

(518) 457-8215

Department: Unemployment Insurance — Central Assignment and Collection Section
Mailing address (when forms allow mail instead):
NYS Department of Labor, 1220 Washington Avenue, Room 256, Albany, NY 12226

Official source: NYS DOL — Collections and Past Due Amounts

RonFax step-by-step page: Fax to NYS DOL UI Collections.

Important: NYS DOL uses different fax lines for other topics. For example, some customer correspondence materials reference (518) 457-9378. Use the number on your notice—not a blog summary.

When this fax line applies

Common employer scenarios that reference collections contact info:

  • Past-due UI contributions or payment plan paperwork
  • Warrant or levy-related responses
  • Tax offset or bankruptcy documentation tied to UI debt
  • Written follow-up after calling (800) 456-1015 or (518) 457-5789

Combine forms and attachments into one ordered PDF when possible.

What to include

  • Employer Registration Number (ERN) on the cover page
  • Your business legal name and contact phone
  • The specific NYS DOL form or letter you are responding to
  • Supporting documents requested in your collections notice only

Send without a fax machine

  1. Open NYS DOL UI Collections fax guide or ronfax.com/#send
  2. Enter 5184578215 only if it matches your DOL letter
  3. Upload your PDF (often 3–7 pages for collections packets)
  4. Review page-based pricing before checkout
  5. Save your status URL and payment receipt

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Confirm the fax line on dol.ny.gov or your official NYS DOL notice, then transmit from your computer in minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NYS Department of Labor collections fax number?
NYS DOL lists (518) 457-8215 for Unemployment Insurance Central Assignment and Collection Section matters such as collections, warrants, tax offset, and bankruptcy. Always confirm on dol.ny.gov or your official DOL notice before sending.
Is (518) 457-8215 for employee unemployment claims?
No. This line is for employer-side collections and related UI debt correspondence. Individual claimants often use different contact paths—check your DOL letter for the correct fax or mailing address.
Can I fax NYS DOL forms from home without a fax machine?
Yes. Export your packet as a PDF, upload to RonFax with the fax number from your notice, pay once, and track delivery on your status page.

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