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We have created this step-by-step document to help you navigate the process. Below you will find images and steps on what to expect when applying for DC Paid Family Leave.  \nWhen to apply?  \nIn order to receive full benefits, you should apply as soon as possible after a qualifying event occurs.  \nApply through the Office of Paid Family Leave online, by phone, or at an American Jobs Center within 30 days of the event.   \nExample: Parental Leave  \nBenefits: 12 weeks of paid family leave.  \nDC PFL Office number: 202-899-3700 (Apply by Phone Call)  \nDC PAID FAMILY LEAVE: Online Application Step-by-Step process Step 1:  \n[https://does.pflbas.dc.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx](https://does.pflbas.dc.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx)  \n[Click-](Click-)> Sign In / Register.  \nStep 2: Click on option 2 – Create a User Account / Individual Registration  \nStep 3: Click – I AGREE  \nStep 4: Fill out – the form – SSN or ITIN-> Click next->  \nStep 5: Login information: username, password,security question, question response and PIN ID. Click-> next  \nStep 6: Primary Location and email address and demographic information click-> next  \nStep 7: First name and last name. Click-> next  \nStep 8: Residential address and mailing address. Click-> next  \nStep 9: Primary Phone / Alternate Phone. Click-> next  \nStep 10: Preferred Notification Method  \nStep 11: Ethnic origin, race, language preference and marital status  \nStep 12: Payment information. If you choose direct deposit. -In this section you have to provide your bank account information such as: routing number and account number.  \nStep 13: Electronic Tax form consent: is the option to withhold federal taxes. \"Any Paid Family Leave benefits you receive count as income subject to federal taxes. You can opt to have those taxes withheld now, similar to your regular paycheck, or you can decline withholdings. If you decline withholdings, you will have to pay any federal taxes you owe when you file your tax return at the end of the year.\"  \nForm 1099G is a tax form that is being used to report the benefits you received in a tax year. You may consent to receive the 1099G tax form electronically instead of in the mail.  \nThis choice is optional. If you don’t want to consent, you will receive it by mail to the address that you provide in this application. You may withdraw your consent at ANY TIME by changing your account preferences using this portal or by contacting the office of Paid Family Leave.  \nTax withholding and authorized representative. Click next.  \nStep 14: Information about DC PAID FAMILY LEAVE  \nNEXT SECTION IS FILING THE CLAIM  \nCLICK YES-> because you want to file a Paid Family Leave claim at this time  \nWhich type of covered event are you submitting a claim for?  \nClick-> PARENTAL LEAVE (you can receive benefits for up to 12 weeks in a year) Which type of leave schedule are you submitting a claim for?  \n*Remember to choose the best option for you: continuous leave or intermittent.  \nContinuous Leave , is also called Full-Time Leave, is a full-time leave schedule where you are taking leave and receiving paid family leave benefits. You will remain continuously off from work from the first day to the last day you take leave. Your benefits will continue to be paid on a biweekly payment schedule until you have reached the limit of your benefits or your claim ends.  \nIntermittent Leave, is also called Part-Time Leave. You may choose to do this when you planto perform work and take leave during the same period of time. While receiving intermittent leave benefits, you can go to work on some days during a week and take leave for which Paid Family Leave benefits are payable on other days during that same week. 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