How to Get a Work Permit From School
If you are a minor (under age 18) and wish to work in the United States, you will most likely need to acquire a work permit from your school. Each state determines its own specific laws and regulations regarding the work permit application, however, the general process in most states is similar and fairly straightforward.
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Get hired for a specific job. Most schools will not issue a general work permit without the student first acquiring a job. This is because the school requires specific information about an employer before it will issue a permit. Most employers who regularly hire minors understand this procedure and are willing to work with the student to allow the student time to acquire a permit.
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Stop at your school's guidance or administration office and ask for a work permit application. Each state issues its own application, and most, if not all, schools keep copies on file for their students. If your school does not have this form, check your state's Department of Labor website.
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Complete the work permit application issued by your school or state with your contact information, date of birth, and Social Security number. Take the form to your employer and have your manager or supervisor complete any employer-specific sections such as the name and contact information for the business, the position for which you have been hired, and the hours you will be working. Return the work permit application to your school administrator, and provide any necessary documentation such as a driver's license, birth certificate, or Social Security card. Once all application materials are submitted, your work permit should be issued within one week.
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