How to Apply for a Student Work Permit

The U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require youth to obtain a permit to work. However, many states do require certification and age verification. The states that do not require an employment certificate are: Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.

Instructions

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      If your state requires employment certification, you will obtain the certificate either from the Department of Labor or from the school that the student attends. The states that require issuance by the Department of Labor include Alaska, Arkansas, California (entertainment only, all others through school), Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York (child performers only, all others through school), North Carolina, North Dakota, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

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      If your state requires certificate issuance by the Department of Labor, visit the Department of Labor's website, select the link for your state and print the Work Permit Application. Thoroughly complete the application and mail or fax the application to the address listed. Once the application is processed, you will receive the work permit in the mail. This process may take up to 45 days.

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      If your state issues work permits through your school, visit your guidance counselor's office and request a work permit application. Return the completed application to your counselor. The counselor will issue your permit within five business days, if not before.

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      Once you receive your new work permit, review the permit for accuracy. If you find that any of the information is incorrect, contact the Department of Labor or guidance counselor immediately.

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