Youth Work Permit Assistant Visit your state's labor page
Work Permits, Explained.
In many states, minors need a work permit or age certificate before their first day of work. We'll tell you what your state requires.
Your state
Permit required for under-18?
YES — you'll likely need one
What to do
Permit to Employ and Work required for minors under 18. Get from your school.
Track my permit
Save your progress here — it'll show on your applications and unlock jobs faster.