Request a Liquor License Clearance from the Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services

Upon request, the Department of Labor & Industry will verify a Liquor License applicant's compliance with tax requirements of the Unemployment Compensation Law and issue a clearance.

Overview

The Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services issues clearances on behalf of L&I to employers in compliance with Unemployment Compensation tax requirements. An applicant is in compliance if:

  • A complete registration was received
  • All reports are filed and all liabilities are paid, or;
  • All liabilities are paid, or all outstanding money delinquencies are subject to an approved payment plan.

Applicants may request this clearance online through the certifications portal of the Unemployment Compensation Management System (UCMS).

Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services.

Call us

This helpline is devoted to employer tax services: 866-403-6163 weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To ensure proper handling of your inquiry, please be prepared to provide the name of the business and PA UC account number. 

866-403-6163

Contact us by Live Chat 

You can chat online with UC representatives on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Chat with a UC Rep

Contact us by online inquiry

Submit an online inquiry 24/7 via Unemployment Compensation Management System (UCMS) employer self-service portal.

Submit an inquiry for response by a UC rep