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Help finding a job, unemployment benefits when you lose one, and the IDs and papers you need to work. Your state runs unemployment benefits and the offices for driver licenses, state IDs and birth certificates. Social Security gives out Social Security cards.Help in Delaware and from the federal government.

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Programs in Delaware

Delaware programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Delaware Department of Labor

    Unemployment Insurance

    Unemployment Insurance may provide temporary benefits to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhone

    Apply online Call 302-761-8000

  • Delaware Department of Labor

    Delaware Paid Leave

    Delaware Paid Leave provides eligible workers wage replacement for certain family, medical, and military caregiving leave.

    Ways to apply:Online

    Apply online Call 302-761-8000

  • Delaware Department of Labor

    Workers' Compensation

    Workers' compensation provides benefits for eligible workers with job-related injuries or illnesses.

    Ways to apply:Paper

    Agency pageCall 302-761-8000

  • Delaware Department of Labor

    Vocational Rehabilitation

    The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

    Agency pageCall 302-761-8000

  • Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health

    Office of Vital Statistics

    The Office of Vital Statistics issues certified copies of Delaware birth, death, marriage, and other vital records.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person

    Apply online Call 302-744-4700

  • Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles

    Driver License

    The Division of Motor Vehicles issues and renews Delaware driver licenses.

    Ways to apply:In person

    Agency pageCall 302-326-5000

  • Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles

    State Identification Card

    The Division of Motor Vehicles issues Delaware identification cards to residents who need state identification.

    Ways to apply:In person

    Agency pageCall 302-326-5000

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Social Security Administration

    Replace a Social Security card

    Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

    Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.

    Apply on SSA.gov Call 1-800-772-1213

Checked on October 9, 2026

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